Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2927604 | Indian Heart Journal | 2014 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is an unexpected death due to cardiac causes that occurs in a short time period (generally within 1 h of symptom onset) in a person with known or unknown cardiac disease. It is believed to be involved in nearly a quarter of human deaths, with ventricular fibrillation being the most common mechanism. It is estimated that more than 7 million lives per year are lost to SCD worldwide. Historical perspectives of SCD are analyzed with a brief description on how the developments in the management of sudden cardiac arrest evolved over time.
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Authors
S.P. Abhilash, Narayanan Namboodiri,