Sudden cardiac arrest related to structural non ischemic heart disease

Women Have a Lower Prevalence of Structural Heart Disease as a Precursor to Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Methods The Ore-SUDS (Oregon Sudden Unexpected Death Study) is an ongoing prospective investigation of SCA in the Portland, Oregon, metropolitan area (population approximately 1 million). All cases meeting criteria for SCA were ascertained using multiple sources. Medical records were reviewed to identify clinical conditions that may contribute to SCA risk, and comparisons were made between male...

Ischemic Heart Disease Diagnosed Before Sudden Cardiac Arrest Is Independently Associated With Improved Survival

BACKGROUND Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is a significant public health problem, and rates of survival after resuscitation remain well below 10%. While several resuscitation-related factors are consistently associated with survival from SCA, the impact of specific comorbid conditions has not been assessed. METHODS AND RESULTS The Oregon Sudden Unexpected Study is an ongoing, multisource, commun...

CPR flow to prime the ischemic heart during cardiac arrest?

Cardiac arrest is unique among cardiac ischemic syndromes in that all circulation must be generated external to the heart. Although, chest compressions deliver limited blood flow, it may be possible to take advantage of this cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) low-flow state to “prime” the heart in advance of return of restoration of spontaneous circulation. Prior investigation has demonstrated...

Comparison of Family History of Sudden Cardiac Death in Non-ischemic and Ischemic Heart Disease Running title: Hookana et al.; Family history of sudden cardiac death

Sudden death in ischemic heart disease.

Sudden death, defined as the death that occurs naturally, unexpectedly and instantaneously or within the first hour of the onset of premonitory symptoms, is one of the most important challenge of the modern cardiology. This is due to both, its elevated incidence (400,000 to 500,000 cases per year in United States alone) and its dramatic presentation (many of the victims are relatively young and...