Age-related trends of ischemic sudden cardiac death in women

•After the age of 60, most sudden cardiac deaths (SCD) in women are ischemic origin.•The clinical profile of ischemic SCD in women is age-dependent.•Overweight is more common among younger women with SCD.•Myocardial scars and fibrosis are more common in older ischemic SCD subjects.

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Published in:	International journal of cardiology Vol. 410; p. 132238
Main Authors:	Hookana, I., Eskuri, M.A.E, Holmström, L., Vähätalo, J., Kenttä, T., Tikkanen, J.T., Pakanen, L., Perkiömäki, J., Huikuri, H.V., Junttila, M.J.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Netherlands Elsevier B.V 01.09.2024
Subjects:	Autopsy Coronary artery disease Sex Sudden cardiac death Women Women Sudden cardiac death Autopsy Coronary artery disease Sex
ISSN:	0167-5273, 1874-1754, 1874-1754
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Summary:	•After the age of 60, most sudden cardiac deaths (SCD) in women are ischemic origin.•The clinical profile of ischemic SCD in women is age-dependent.•Overweight is more common among younger women with SCD.•Myocardial scars and fibrosis are more common in older ischemic SCD subjects.
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ISSN:	0167-5273 1874-1754 1874-1754
DOI:	10.1016/j.ijcard.2024.132238