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Is it true that sudden cardiac arrest can happen to anyone at any age?
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Yes: There are many causes of sudden cardiac arrest. In younger individuals the cause is more likely to be a primary arrhythmia whereas in older persons it is often the result of progressive heart disease.
Answered 10/14/2016
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