Key result
Multimodal risk stratification with beta-blockers and ICDs prevents sudden cardiac death.
Provides a comprehensive clinical overview of risk stratification and preventive measures for sudden cardiac death.
Sudden cardiac death (SCD) can be called one of the most important issues of modern cardiology for it is the first and the last sign of heart trouble in 25 % people and occurs in 60 % patients suffering from cardiovascular diseases. Interest to the problem is caused also by the fact that the SCD prevalence tends to increase. Obviously there are ways to take effective measures of prevention aimed at the improvement of the situation. The literature review presents analysis of publications containing topical information about mechanisms and reasons, risk factors and predictors for SCD and covers ways to treat and prevent the disease.
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T. V. Aleynikova (2017) conducted a review in Sudden Cardiac Death. Risk stratification and preventive strategies for sudden cardiac death was evaluated. Risk stratification using ejection fraction, late potentials, and heart rate variability, combined with beta-blockers and implantable cardioverter-defibrillators, is crucial for preventing sudden cardiac death.
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