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MCQ 8: SCD in athletes

Q. Most common cause of sudden cardiac death in young athletes is?
A. Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy
B. Myocardial infarction
C. Coronary artery anomalies
D. Myocarditis


Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Most common cause of sudden cardiac death in young patients (less than 35 years) is HOCM followed by coronary artery anomalies. Whereas, most common cause of SCD in old patients is coronary artery disease and myocardial infarction.
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