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Postgrad Med J 2001;77:363-370 doi:10.1136/pmj.77.908.363
  • Review

Aborted sudden cardiac death: a clinical perspective

  1. P Mazeika
  1. University of Chicago Hospitals, Chicago, Illinois, USA
  1. Dr Peter Mazeika, 18 Alma Road, Sale, Cheshire M33 4HB, UK
  • Received 24 August 2000
  • Accepted 17 October 2000

Abstract

Sudden cardiac death in the community remains a major public health problem. The purpose of this article is to outline the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and immediate treatment of the cardiac arrest victim. The subsequent in-hospital diagnostic evaluation and management will then be discussed with an emphasis on the role of the implantable cardioverter-defibrillator. A systematic and evidence based approach should help to optimize patient care.

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