Sudden cardiac death
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Sudden death is a frequent event whose causes may not be anticipated, but often has a cardiac origin. Sudden cardiac death is the final consequence of many pathophysiological mechanisms which have caused acute or chronic arrhythmogenic disease. Single or multifactorial triggering factors may interact with the arrhythmogenic substrate to lead to lethal arrhythmias. Stratifying populations according to risk is feasible, but the immediate priority is prevention of triggering and disease-promoting factors. ICD therapy is the best treatment for most survivors of sudden cardiac death. Drug therapy, catheter ablation, antitachycardia surgery or heart transplant are only first-choice treatments for very few patients. Choosing the best therapy is an individual decision based on the patient’s clinical picture, the type of arrhythmia seen and hospital experience in the various techniques.
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