Heart BMJ

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Methods The Outcomes Registry for Cardiac Conditions in Athletes was a nationwide prospective multicentre observational cohort study that captured testing and outcomes data from 45 institutions (September 2020–June 2021). Athletes with an ECG and transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE) and no pre-existing conditions were included.

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Open Heart

AUGUST 25, 2023

Background Consensus guidelines support the use of implanted cardioverter-defibrillators (ICD) for primary prevention of sudden cardiac death in patients with either non-ischaemic or ischaemic cardiomyopathy with left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) ≤35%.

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Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Secondary outcomes included trends of sudden cardiac death, appropriate/inappropriate shocks, and ICD-related complications.RESULTS:In total, 234 studies (N=92 500, 514 748 patient-years) met inclusion criteria. There was a significant decline in the rates of sudden cardiac death from 1990 (0.84%/y) to 2020 (0.31%/y).CONCLUSIONS:Dramatic

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

The patient did not have a positive family history of epilepsy, sudden cardiac death (SCD) or recurrent syncope. P.S.: For another clinical example of how EASY-it-is to overlook a long QTc if one is not systematic in approach — Please check out the May 3, 2020 post in Dr. Smith's ECG Blog.

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DAIC

APRIL 9, 2024

We can also use intracardiac echocardiography to guide and facilitate the procedure with real-time visualisation of the cardiac structures being treated.” 2020 ESC Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of atrial fibrillation developed in collaboration with the European Association of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS). Eur Heart J.

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Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Finally, LV-GLS provided incremental prognostic value over 2020 American College of Cardiology (ACC)/American Heart Association (AHA) risk model (log-likelihood ratios, -262.2 004 for 2020 AHA guideline and 2022 ESC guideline, respectively).Conclusion:Feature to 3.36]) after adjustment for known risk factors. vs -266.2; vs -264.9;

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

The granulomatous inflammation affects the heart, causing an infiltrative cardiomyopathy The most common manifestations of cardiac sarcoidosis are atrioventricular (AV) block and ventricular tachyarrhythmias (VT). SCD (sudden cardiac death) from sarcoid heart disease is thought to be caused by either from high-grade AV block or VT.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2023

HCM is estimated to occur in ~1 in 500 young adults , making it among the most common inherited cardiac disorders. It is the most common underlying cause of sudden cardiac death ( SCD ) in asymptomatic young individuals — which raises the question of whether to screen those involved in regular ( high performance ) athletic activity?

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All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Brugada syndrome is thought to account for about one fourth of sudden cardiac deaths in individuals with structurally normal heart. 2020 Sep;31(9):2474-2483. Even though mutations in other channels have been described in Brugada syndrome, only those in SCN5A gene are considered to be definitely disease causing.

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DAIC

OCTOBER 2, 2024

CVrg: Heart Failure 2020-2029, p 44; Maron et al. Risk factors of sudden cardiac death in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. References: Maron M, et al. Impact of Aficamten on Disease and Symptom Burden in Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Results from SEQUOIA-HCM. Hong Y, Su WW, Li X. Current Opinion in Cardiology.

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Dr. Anish Koka

JUNE 5, 2023

Autopsy studies were done for all sudden death cases after COVID-19 vaccination in Korea because of a national compensation program for vaccine injuries. This identified eight cases of sudden cardiac death as caused by VRM that were not known until the autopsy was performed.

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Dr. S. Venkatesan MD

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

2020) The un-disputable fact is ischemic DCM has a target to treat, though it is termed as cardiomyopathy. Bardy GH, Lee KL, Mark DB, Poole JE, Sudden Cardiac Death in Heart Failure Trial (SCD-HeFT) Investigators. (N Engl J Med 2016; 375:1221-1230) Why ICD doesn’t work well in NDCM ? Reference 1. N Engl J Med.

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Dr. S. Venkatesan MD

MARCH 19, 2024

He said a screening test called cardiac-arrhythmic genome analysis is available in certain European centers. The role of the molecular autopsy in sudden cardiac death in young individuals. Ref: Isbister, J.C., Semsarian, C. Nat Rev Cardiol 21 , 215–216 (2024). Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology, 35(7), e210–e213.

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DAIC

JANUARY 23, 2024

21-23 hsCRP is nonspecific inflammatory marker and an acute phase reactant that predicts the likelihood of a heart attack, stroke, peripheral artery disease and sudden cardiac death among healthy individuals with no history of CV disease, and recurrent events and death in patients with known ASCVD.22 Circulation.

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EMS 12-Lead

AUGUST 14, 2022

Otherwise, no admission of CAD, HLD, or family history of sudden cardiac death. He described the pain as “nagging,” and equally not exacerbated by any kind of movement. A pertinent medical history remarkable for HTN was disclosed, which was well controlled on Rx Olmesartan.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 30, 2019

The limb lead abnormalities appear to be part of the Brugada pattern, as described in this article: Inferior and Lateral Electrocardiographic RepolarizationAbnormalities in Brugada Syndrome Discussion Brugada Type 1 ECG changes are associated with sudden cardiac death (SCD) and the occurrence of ventricular dysrhythmias.

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Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

JANUARY 9, 2023

No family history of sudden cardiac death, cardiomyopathy, premature CAD, or other cardiac issues. There is a literature on this subject ( GGF van der Schoot et al: Neth Heart J 28(6):301-308, 2020 — and — Egred et al — Postgrad Med 81(962): 741-745, 2005 — to name just 2 reports ). No similar symptoms in the past.

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Dr. Anish Koka

DECEMBER 12, 2022

The authors are very careful to not use definitive causal terms, but it is pretty clear they strongly believe they are describing a new mechanism and novel etiology of sudden cardiac death.

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Journal of the American Heart Association

APRIL 10, 2025

Most cases occurred in the older population, aged 65 years, comprising 78.70% of the total mortality (23 972/30 458). The male/female ratio for the average annual crude and agestandardized mortality rates was 1:0.98 and 1:0.75, respectively, whereas the urban/rural ratio was 1:1.61 and 1:1.40, respectively.

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Circulation

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Background:Understanding the incidence, causes, and trends of sudden cardiac death (SCD) among young competitive athletes is critical to inform preventive policies.Methods:This study included National Collegiate Athletic Association athlete deaths during a 20-year time frame (July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2022).

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HeartRhythm

APRIL 30, 2024

The incidence of sudden cardiac death is over 300,000 in the United States. Inpatient implantation of secondary prevention implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) is variable and subject to healthcare disparities.

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