Risk factors and warning signs of sudden cardiac death.
- Author:
Yan CUI
1
;
Xin-Chao ZHANG
Author Information
1. Department of Emergency Medicine, Beijing Hospital, Beijing 100730, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Death, Sudden, Cardiac;
etiology;
pathology;
prevention & control;
Humans;
Risk Factors
- From:
Acta Academiae Medicinae Sinicae
2008;30(2):218-223
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is the most common death mode. No test has been able to accurately predict SCD. This article reviews the risk factors and warning signs of SCD with an attempt to effectively prevent SCD events.