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What is the adult equivalent of SIDS? Understanding Sudden Adult Death Syndrome

According to the British Heart Foundation, sudden arrhythmic death syndrome (SADS) affects around 500 people in the UK each year. For those wondering what is the adult equivalent of SIDS, the term SADS or Sudden Adult Death Syndrome is often used to describe this tragic phenomenon. SADS is the sudden, unexpected death of an apparently healthy young person or adult where a comprehensive post-mortem fails to reveal a cause.

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What Causes Adult SIDS? Understanding Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndrome (SADS)

While the term 'adult SIDS' is a popular expression, the medical community uses different terminology to describe sudden, unexplained death in adults. This phenomenon is most accurately referred to as Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndrome (SADS) or Sudden Unexpected Death Syndrome (SUDS), which are typically caused by an undiagnosed heart condition.

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Can SIDS happen as an adult? Understanding Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADS)

By medical definition, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is exclusively a diagnosis for infants under one year of age. However, the question 'Can SIDS happen as an adult?' reflects a genuine concern about sudden, unexplained deaths that can occur at any age, a phenomenon known as Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADS).

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