Can vertigo cause sudden death?

Patient's question:

I have recently been feeling dizzy all the time, especially severely, and I've been extremely lacking in energy. After a thorough examination, I learned that this condition is called vertigo. I would like to ask if vertigo might cause sudden death again?

Doctor's answer:

Vertigo is a condition that generally does not cause sudden death. There are also many reasons that can lead to vertigo. If there is no underlying disease and someone suddenly experiences a sensation of impending death while sleeping, it is medically referred to as sudden death. The reasons that can trigger this condition again are primarily acute myocardial infarction and acute cerebral infarction with large-scale cerebral hemorrhage and cerebral blood vessel rupture. Patients should pay more attention to rest and avoid staying up late.

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