People under the age of 40 are encouraged to have their hearts checked to avoid Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADS). Regardless of whether they maintain a decent and healthy lifestyle or not, people of all ages have died from the syndrome known as “SADs,” according to what was published by the Boldsky website.
after autopsy
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners has defined SADS as an umbrella term for unexpected deaths among young adults, most common among those under the age of 40. The term is used when a post-mortem autopsy is unable to determine the cause of death.
According to doctors, the hearts of people under the age of 40 should be examined regardless of how healthy their lifestyle is. There is a high chance of the prevalence of “SADs” syndrome among healthy and active young people. Symptoms of ambiguous syndrome include a family history of a SADS diagnosis, sudden unexplained death of a family member, fainting, or seizures during exercise or when excited.
It is common for sudden cardiac death to occur without warning. Warning signs can go unnoticed when they occur. Symptoms of sudden cardiac death include medically unexplained fainting, shortness of breath, or chest pain.
Expressive heart disease
How common are “sads”
The majority of sudden cardiac deaths occur in the elderly, especially those with heart disease. But sudden cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death among young adults, with 1 in 5 patients having a heart attack under the age of 40, and a heart attack in their twenties or early thirties is more common.
The cause of the mysterious syndrome
A faulty electrical signal in the heart is often the cause of sudden cardiac death. Experts explain that during a very fast heartbeat, the heart’s lower chambers (ventricles) quiver without pumping blood, called ventricular fibrillation, which means an irregular heartbeat. There are several conditions that can increase the risk of sudden death, including the following:
Myocardial hypertrophy
Heart rhythm disturbances
• Acute chest injury
Congenital heart defect
Males more than females
For a seemingly healthy person under the age of 35 to die from SADS syndrome is extremely rare. However, it was noted that the condition is more prevalent in males than in females. Although sudden death is rare in young people, precautions must be taken by those most at risk, who encounter any of the symptoms of “SADs”.