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Sudden cardiac arrest and coexisting mitral valve prolapse: a case report and literature review [PDF]
The aetiology of sudden cardiac arrest can often be identified to underlying cardiac pathology. Mitral valve prolapse is a relatively common valvular pathology with symptoms manifesting with increasing severity of mitral regurgitation (MR). It is unusual
Mohamed Ahmed +3 more
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Sudden cardiac arrest continues to be a major public health challenge. Nearly 20% of all mortality in industrialized countries is due to sudden cardiac arrest. This is of epidemic proportion and remains a daunting problem. The actual incidence of sudden cardiac death is highly variable but recent prospective studies using multiple sources in the United
Mark E. Josephson
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Latent Causes of Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Inherited arrhythmia syndromes are a common cause of apparently unexplained cardiac arrest or sudden cardiac death. These include long QT syndrome and Brugada syndrome, with a well-recognized phenotype in most patients with sufficiently severe disease to lead to cardiac arrest.
Krahn, Andrew D +5 more
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Women with sudden cardiac arrest [PDF]
Chung‐Chun Wang +2 more
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New Innovations to Address Sudden Cardiac Arrest [PDF]
Mortality from sudden cardiac arrest remains high despite increased awareness and advancements in emergency resuscitation efforts. Various gaps exist in bystander resuscitation, automated external defibrillators, and access.
Christine P Shen +2 more
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We appreciate Danyaal Raza’s letter,[1][1] which appeared in the Nov. 22 issue of CMAJ , regarding our paper “Socioeconomic status and incidence of sudden cardiac arrest.”[2][2] We also appreciate her suggestion that addressing low socioeconomic status itself may be instrumental in ...
Sumeet S, Chugh, Kyndaron, Reinier
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Pediatric Sudden Cardiac Arrest [PDF]
This Policy Statement was retired September 2025. Pediatric sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), which can cause sudden cardiac death if not treated within minutes, has a profound effect on everyone: children, parents, family members, communities, and health care providers.
Robert Campell +8 more
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Sudden Cardiac Arrest in the Paediatric Population [PDF]
Sudden cardiac arrest in the young is a rare event with a range of potential causes including cardiomyopathies, ion channelopathies, and autonomic nervous system dysfunction. Investigations into the cause involve a multidisciplinary team, including cardiologists, geneticists, and psychologists.
Sonia Franciosi, PhD +3 more
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Sports-related sudden cardiac arrest in young adults [PDF]
AIMS Data on sports-related sudden cardiac arrest (SrSCA) among young adults in the general population are scarce. We aimed to determine the overall SrSCA incidence, characteristics, and outcomes in young adults.
Schmied, Christian +23 more
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Cardiac arrest vs. heart attack [PDF]
What is sudden cardiac arrest? Sudden cardiac arrest affects the heart’s “electrical“ system and happens without warning. What is a heart attack?
South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control
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