Sudden Cardiac Death results from abrupt loss of heart function CAUSES Ventricular fibrillation | It is caused when heart is unable to pump blood due to short-circuiting in the lower chamber Arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia | A condition in which heart muscles are weak Ventricular tachycardia | It is a condition in which heart rhythm becomes very fast Hypertrophy cardiomyopathy | A condition in which heart muscles are very thick PRECAUTIONS Children should be carefully screened for any cardiac defects In case of SCD, attempt should be made to revive the patient by cardiopulmonary resuscitation Doctors say 75% of SCD cases can be revived with CPR HIGH RISK FACTORS Fluid electrolyte imbalance Prolonged exposure to heat Exercising for long hours Unmonitored high BP Physical and mental stress Chronic or acute anameia