What Is the most common cause of sudden cardiac death in young people?

What Is the most common cause of sudden cardiac death in young people?

Myocardial infarction

hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Supraventricular tachycardia

Arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia; aka arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC)"

The most frequent reason for SCD in young individuals is hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

 Explanation:

 Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM): This is a genetic disorder that causes the muscular walls of the heart to become too thick making the heart to block the blood flow and cause irregular heartbeat. It is the commonest cause of sudden cardiac death in athletes and people with no previous signs of the disease.

 Other Options:

 Myocardial Infarction: Although it can lead to sudden cardiac death, it is not seen in young individuals to the extent that it is seen in elderly individuals or in those with co morbidities.

 Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT): It is not usually lethal by itself in young persons, but it may result in certain manifestations and, rarely, may play a part in the development of cardiac complications.

 Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia (ARVD/ARVC): This is a more rare form of the condition in which the right ventricle of the heart is replaced by fibrous or fatty tissue which may cause arrhythmias. It is a cause of sudden cardiac death but is less frequent than HCM in the young population.