Workup of the cardiac arrest survivor: for the symposium on sudden cardiac death for progress in cardiovascular diseases

Rajesh Subbiah; Lorne J Gula; George J Klein; Allan C Skanes; James White; Raymond Yee; Andrew D Krahn

doi:10.1016/j.pcad.2008.08.004

Workup of the cardiac arrest survivor: for the symposium on sudden cardiac death for progress in cardiovascular diseases

Prog Cardiovasc Dis. 2008 Nov-Dec;51(3):195-203. doi: 10.1016/j.pcad.2008.08.004.

Authors

Rajesh Subbiah¹, Lorne J Gula, George J Klein, Allan C Skanes, James White, Raymond Yee, Andrew D Krahn

Affiliation

¹ Division of Cardiology, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada.

PMID: 19026854
DOI: 10.1016/j.pcad.2008.08.004

Abstract

Sudden cardiac death is a significant cause of mortality. Survivors of sudden cardiac death pose a significant diagnostic and management challenge for the clinician. Investigation strategies are directed at elucidating a cause or mechanism of sudden cardiac death and ultimately preventing recurrence. Detailed herein is a comprehensive approach to the assessment of a sudden cardiac death survivor.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Algorithms
Cardiovascular Diseases / complications*
Cardiovascular Diseases / diagnosis*
Cardiovascular Diseases / therapy
Coronary Angiography
Coronary Artery Disease / complications
Coronary Artery Disease / diagnosis
Death, Sudden, Cardiac / etiology*
Death, Sudden, Cardiac / prevention & control*
Electrocardiography
Exercise Test
Heart Function Tests
Humans
Long QT Syndrome / etiology
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Ontario
Recurrence
Risk Assessment / methods
Risk Factors
Survivors*