Introduction to Sudden Cardiac Death - National Heart Centre ...
Introduction to Sudden Cardiac Death - National Heart Centre ...
Introduction to Sudden Cardiac Death - National Heart Centre ...
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Greater awareness and<br />
education:<br />
•Lifestyle- exercise, weight<br />
•Diet<br />
•Seek medical attention early<br />
if symp<strong>to</strong>matic<br />
Target pts at highest risk:<br />
•IHD and CHF pts<br />
•Aggressive medical<br />
management of RFs<br />
•Closer follow up<br />
•ICD if indicated<br />
Strategies <strong>to</strong><br />
decrease SCD<br />
Earlier access <strong>to</strong> EMS<br />
Greater awareness of<br />
public <strong>to</strong> CPR<br />
•Better access <strong>to</strong> AED<br />
Screening of public(?)<br />
•Young athletes?<br />
•ECGs/ Medical assessment?<br />
•Middle aged/ older pts
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