Cause of sudden cardiac death

Most intact aortic aneurysms do not produce symptoms. As they enlarge, symptoms such as abdominal pain and back pain may develop. Untreated, aneurysms tend to become progressively larger and can present with life-threatening complications," added Shiv Choudhary, Executive Director - Adult Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Okhla Road, New Delhi.

How this asymptomatic heart condition raises risk of sudden cardiac death