Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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11014838 | Trends in Cardiovascular Medicine | 2018 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
The major burden of sudden cardiac death (SCD) in patients with heart disease occurs in those with a left ventricular ejection fractionâ¯>â¯40%. Although the annual risk of SCD may be lower in these patients compared to those with lower LVEF, their lifetime cumulative risk of SCD may be greater due to a better overall prognosis. It is plausible that those with LVEFâ¯>â¯40% who are at highest risk of life-threatening arrhythmia will benefit from implantable cardioverter defibrillators. Features that identify patients with a LVEFâ¯>â¯40% at high risk of SCD are urgently needed. We review existing studies examining SCD markers in this sub-group and discuss gaps in the current evidence base.
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Authors
Brian P Halliday, Amrit S Lota, Sanjay K MD,