Did Michael Jackson's Stress Contribute to Cardiac Arrest?

Jun 25th, 2009 - ABC News

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The late pop legend Michael Jackson's reported cardiac arrest could have been from any one of a number of factors -- but heart experts say that emotional stress can be an important contributor to the often deadly condition.

Dr. Christopher Cannon, a cardiologist at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, told ABCNews.com that stressful situations "definitely" increase the risk for cardiac arrest.

"Increased adrenaline levels and sympathetic nerve signals can increase the risk of arrhythmia and sudden cardiac arrest," he said.

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