Sudden Cardiac Death
/ˈsʌdn ˈkɑːrdiæk dɛθ/
Definitions
- (n.) An unexpected death resulting from cardiac causes occurring within a short time period, often used in legal contexts to assess liability or insurance claims.
The autopsy ruled the cause of death as sudden cardiac death, impacting the wrongful death lawsuit.
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- sudden cardiac death
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Commentary
This term is critical in legal cases involving insurance claims, personal injury, or wrongful death, where establishing timing and cause of death affects legal outcomes.
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