Sudden Cardiac Death Risk Linked to Higher Thyroid Levels
There was a hazard ratio of 1.87 per 1-ng/dL increase of free thyroxine for patients with an increased risk of sudden cardiac death due to higher free thyroxine levels.
Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Arrhythmic Event Risk High in Early Phase of Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Out 952 patients, 20 experienced sudden cardiac death/malignant ventricular arrhythmias within the first 6 months of the study enrollment.
Pre-Participation Screening Does Not Reduce Sudden Cardiac Deaths in Young Athlethes
Screening is also associated with certain risks, including the need for additional testing, which may cause anxiety and psychological harm.
Sudden Cardiac Death Risk Factors Identified for Patients With Diabetes
Patients with sudden cardiac death, compared with those patients who did not die, were more likely to be older, have had diabetes for a longer duration, be on insulin, and have a higher baseline HbA1c.
American Heart Association Issues Wearable Cardioverter-Defibrillator Recommendations
Wearable cardioverter-defibrillators are reasonable bridges to more “definitive therapy” or in situations associated with increased risk of death in which implantable defibrillators reduce sudden cardiac death but not overall survival.
Sudden Cardiac Death Incidence After NSTE Acute Coronary Syndrome
After merging data from 4 different trials, researchers found that >30% of cardiovascular deaths after non-ST segment elevation acute coronary syndrome were due to sudden cardiac death.
NBA African-American Athletes Have Increased LV Wall Thickness and Mass
Of the total NBA athletes evaluated, 27.4% had left ventricular hypertrophy, but compared with white athletes, African-American athletes had increased left ventricular wall thickness and mass.
Overweight and Obese Individuals at Increased Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death
Researchers evaluated sudden cardiac death risk associated with both body mass index and electrocardiographic abnormalities across body mass index categories.
Discoloration of Norepinephrine Biartrate Leads to Voluntary Recall
Discoloration of norepinephrine biartrate is indicative of degradation and could lead to decreased effectiveness.
Survival Higher for Sudden Cardiac Arrest Patients Who Report Warning Symptoms
Although approximately 50% of both men and women experienced warning symptoms prior to sudden cardiac arrest, only 19% of patients contacted emergency medical services.
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