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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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Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Football [PDF]
Background: Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is defined as the abrupt loss of heart function as an occurrence without physical contact (absent commotio cordis). SCA's morbidity ratio is 1:50,000 of all deaths. The published estimates on SCA suggest that 11% of all victims have a normal heart. Current screening investigations include electrocardiography (ECG)
Verjee, Mohamud A.+2 more
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The main finding in our study is that Clinical Frailty Scale‐defined frailty status was predictive of 1‐year post‐interventional mortality after left ventricular assist device implantation. Abstract Objectives Heart failure impacts patients’ functional capabilities, ultimately leading to frailty.
Temitope Ajibawo+3 more
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Key Points Question Are race and ethnicity associated with incidence rates, clinical profiles, and outcomes in individuals experiencing sudden cardiac arrest?
K. Reinier+11 more
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This international multidisciplinary document intends to provide clinicians with evidence‐based practical patient‐centered recommendations for evaluating patients and decedents with (aborted) sudden cardiac arrest and their families.
M. Stiles+27 more
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Background Sudden cardiac arrest during spinal anesthesia is a rare event. However, its management by an unprepared team is difficult and carries poor outcomes. Hypoglycemia as the cause of sudden cardiac arrest is rarely reported.
Temesgen Tilahun, Guteta Gudina
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Pediatric Sudden Cardiac Arrest [PDF]
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. Preventing the tragedy of pediatric SCA, defined as the abrupt and unexpected loss of heart function, remains a concern to all.
James Twedell+8 more
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Cardiac arrest and sudden cardiac death registries: a systematic review of global coverage
Background Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is a major global health problem, accounting for up to 20% of deaths in Western societies. Clinical quality registries have been shown in a range of disease conditions to improve clinical management, reduce variation
E. Paratz+11 more
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Abstract Objectives The objective of this study is to present our initial experience with a novel parenchymal clamp (NPC) developed to allow partial nephrectomies (PN) to be performed without whole kidney ischaemia. We compare patients who underwent PN with the NPC with those undergoing standard PNs. Methods The NPC applies pressure only to the portion
James Macneil+3 more
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Abstract Background Clinical factors favouring coronary angiography (CA) selection and variables associated with in‐hospital mortality among patients presenting with out‐of‐hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) without ST‐segment elevation (STE) remain unclear.
Wayne C. Zheng+15 more
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