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By John P. DiMarco, MD, PhD Synopsis: The absolute risk for sudden death or cardiac arrest is greatest in the early period after myocardial infarction, and the event rate declines significantly over time. Source: Solomon SD, et al. Sudden Death in Patients With Myocardial Infarction and Left Ventricular Dysfunction, Heart Failure, or Both. N Engl J Med. 2005;352:2581-2588.

Sudden Death in Patients with Myocardial Infarction and Left Ventricular Dysfunction or Heart Failure