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In an older person in their 80's what would be the most common cause of sudden cardiac arrest?
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Coronary artery dise: Coronary artery disease is the most frequent cause of sudden death over the age of 60. Unfortunately some of these have no symptoms prior to their cardiac arrest
Answered 5/28/2014
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