11.   Earlier studies had found that heavy drinking, or more than five drinks a day, increased the risk of sudden cardiac death.

12.   Eating fish just once a week can cut in half the risk of sudden cardiac death, according to one study reported this year.

13.   French scientists say they have documented that sudden cardiac death, like cardiovascular diseases, may be hereditary.

14.   He appeared to have died of sudden cardiac death brought on by an arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat, Roh said.

15.   If there is premature cardiac death, it may be worthwhile to eat soy.

16.   It can be dangerous and sometimes leads to a sudden fainting spell, or can even cause sudden cardiac death.

17.   Kloner said a causal link between emotional stress and cardiac deaths has long been suspected but is difficult to document.

18.   Last month, scientists published compelling evidence that major depression triples the chance of cardiac death, and even minor depression increases the risk by more than half.

19.   Many studies have shown a strong relationship between an increased intake of alcohol and a lower level of cardiac deaths.

20.   Most of the deaths were attributed to cardiovascular disease, including sudden cardiac death, which can be caused by blockages in arteriesor by abnormal heart rhythms.