Tools for risk stratification of sudden cardiac death: a review of the literature in different patient populations.
Publication/Presentation Date
1-1-2014
Abstract
While various modalities to determine risk of sudden cardiac death (SCD) have been reported in clinical studies, currently reduced left ventricular ejection fraction remains the cornerstone of SCD risk stratification. However, the absolute burden of SCD is greatest amongst populations without known cardiac disease. In this review, we summarize the evidence behind current guidelines for implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) use for the prevention of SCD in patients with ischemic heart disease (IHD). We also evaluate the evidence for risk stratification tools beyond clinical guidelines in the general population, patients with IHD, and patients with other known or suspected medical conditions.
Volume
66 Suppl 1
Issue
Suppl 1
First Page
71
Last Page
81
ISSN
2213-3763
Published In/Presented At
Ragupathi, L., & Pavri, B. B. (2014). Tools for risk stratification of sudden cardiac death: a review of the literature in different patient populations. Indian heart journal, 66 Suppl 1(Suppl 1), S71–S81. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ihj.2013.12.035
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
24568833
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article