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How common is sudden cardiac arrest in children?
21 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Not very common: I don't have the exact statistics, but sudden cardiac death is not a common thing across all age groups. Children are the least affected one, though, given the lower prevalence of coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure etc.
Answered 1/15/2012
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Not very, but...: Long qt syndrome and chest injury can lead to sudden cardiac arrhythmias and collapse.
Answered 3/14/2012
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Not at all: The most common cause of cardiac arrest in children is due to respiratory failure.
Answered 8/10/2017
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