Sudden Cardiac Death
Phenotype-negative athletes with genetic heart disease OK to play sports
No athlete with a positive test for genetic heart disease but a negligible clinical phenotype had a genetic heart disease-associated death or cardiac event in more than 1,500 person-years of follow-up, researchers reported.
Mortality benefit derived from SGLT2 inhibition could extend to HF with improved EF
Dapagliflozin plus guideline-directed medical therapy may reduce CV death in patients with HF with improved ejection fraction by lowering risk for sudden death, researchers reported.
Two antipsychotic drugs prolong QTc interval, may cause arrhythmias, sudden cardiac death
The antipsychotic drugs quetiapine and haloperidol were associated with severe QT prolongation, ventricular arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death, researchers reported in HeartRhythm.
Bruce L. Wilkoff, MD, remembered for ‘immeasurable’ contributions to electrophysiology
Healio | Cardiology Today Editorial Board Member Bruce L. Wilkoff, MD, FACC, FHRS, FAHA, an electrophysiologist who performed groundbreaking research in lead extraction, has died, Cleveland Clinic and the Heart Rhythm Society announced.
Incidence of sudden cardiac death among college athletes declined in recent years
PHILADELPHIA — The incidence of sudden cardiac death among National Collegiate Athletic Association athletes decreased over the past 2 decades, researchers reported at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions.
Thyroid dysfunction in HCM predicts risk for sudden cardiac death, worsening HF
Adults with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy who had lower levels of free triiodothyronine were 53% more likely to experience sudden cardiac death and were at nearly fourfold greater risk for worsening HF, data show.
Advanced HF, sudden cardiac death account for about 20% of deaths 2 years after TAVR
At 2 years after transcatheter aortic valve replacement with newer-generation devices, approximately 20% of deaths were attributed to advanced HF or sudden cardiac death, researchers reported.
Top in cardiology: Work stress linked to heart disease; anticoagulant meets endpoint early
A study of more than 6,000 white-collar workers found that psychosocial stressors at work raised men’s risk of coronary heart disease while having an inconclusive impact on women.
Focused ultrasound cost-effective, improves athletes’ risk detection for cardiac death
Pre-participation screening for risk factors for sudden cardiac death with focused cardiac ultrasound was shown to improve diagnosis in athletes while remaining cost-effective, researchers reported.
The best defense against sudden cardiac death: Emergency action plans, CPR and AEDs
When Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills went into sudden cardiac arrest Jan. 2, 2023, during a “Monday Night Football” game, we were all reminded of the importance of a plan.