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Cardiac Sudden Death (Sudden Cardiac Arrest)

Unexpected rapid natural death due to cardiovascular collapse within one hour of initial symptoms. It is usually caused by the worsening of existing heart diseases. The sudden onset of symptoms, such as CHEST PAIN and CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS, particularly VENTRICULAR TACHYCARDIA, can lead to the loss of consciousness and cardiac arrest followed by biological death. (from Braunwald's Heart Disease: A Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine, 7th ed., 2005)
Also Known As:
Sudden Cardiac Arrest; Death, Sudden Cardiac; Sudden Cardiac Death; Death, Sudden, Cardiac; Cardiac Arrest, Sudden; Arrest, Sudden Cardiac; Cardiac Arrests, Sudden; Cardiac Death, Sudden; Death, Cardiac Sudden; Sudden Death, Cardiac
Networked: 5731 relevant articles (293 outcomes, 721 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Heart Failure
2. Myocardial Infarction
3. Ventricular Tachycardia
4. Cardiac Arrhythmias (Arrythmia)
5. Cardiovascular Diseases (Cardiovascular Disease)

Experts

1. Al-Khatib, Sana M: 44 articles (10/2022 - 06/2005)
2. Zareba, Wojciech: 35 articles (01/2022 - 08/2004)
3. Ackerman, Michael J: 33 articles (10/2022 - 03/2002)
4. Moss, Arthur J: 32 articles (02/2019 - 04/2004)
5. Eckardt, Lars: 29 articles (01/2022 - 01/2002)
6. Bardy, Gust H: 29 articles (01/2020 - 08/2002)
7. Sinagra, Gianfranco: 28 articles (01/2022 - 08/2004)
8. Sotoodehnia, Nona: 28 articles (01/2021 - 10/2005)
9. Mark, Daniel B: 27 articles (01/2020 - 06/2005)
10. Lee, Kerry L: 26 articles (01/2020 - 06/2005)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Cardiac Sudden Death:
1. Anti-Arrhythmia AgentsIBA
2. Omega-3 Fatty Acids (Omega 3 Fatty Acids)IBA
3. Amiodarone (Amiodarona)FDA LinkGeneric
4. Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACE Inhibitors)IBA
5. LipidsIBA
6. Fatty Acids (Saturated Fatty Acids)IBA
7. Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors (HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors)IBA
8. Mineralocorticoid Receptor AntagonistsIBA
9. Unsaturated Fatty Acids (Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids)IBA
10. sacubitril and valsartan sodium hydrate drug combinationIBA

Therapies and Procedures

1. Implantable Defibrillators (Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator)
2. Therapeutics
3. Defibrillators (Defibrillator)
4. Secondary Prevention
5. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)