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Sudden cardiac death

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Guzzo, JA; Nanda, K
Published in: Primary Care Update for Ob Gyns
January 1, 1996

Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is defined as an unexpected death that occurs within 1 hour of onset of symptoms. In the general population, SCD occurs about once every minute and thus represents a serious health issue. The majority of SCDs are associated in some way with coronary artery disease (CAD), and the conditions share similar risk factors. Long-term prevention of sudden death thus centers on primal prevention and treatment of CAD. Effective intervention by the primary care physician involves both risk reduction techniques for CAD and attempts to identify patients at high risk for SCD.

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Primary Care Update for Ob Gyns

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1068-607X

Publication Date

January 1, 1996

Volume

3

Issue

4

Start / End Page

130 / 134

Related Subject Headings

  • Obstetrics & Reproductive Medicine
 

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Guzzo, J. A., & Nanda, K. (1996). Sudden cardiac death. Primary Care Update for Ob Gyns, 3(4), 130–134. https://doi.org/10.1016/1068-607X(96)86781-3
Guzzo, J. A., and K. Nanda. “Sudden cardiac death.” Primary Care Update for Ob Gyns 3, no. 4 (January 1, 1996): 130–34. https://doi.org/10.1016/1068-607X(96)86781-3.
Guzzo JA, Nanda K. Sudden cardiac death. Primary Care Update for Ob Gyns. 1996 Jan 1;3(4):130–4.
Guzzo, J. A., and K. Nanda. “Sudden cardiac death.” Primary Care Update for Ob Gyns, vol. 3, no. 4, Jan. 1996, pp. 130–34. Scopus, doi:10.1016/1068-607X(96)86781-3.
Guzzo JA, Nanda K. Sudden cardiac death. Primary Care Update for Ob Gyns. 1996 Jan 1;3(4):130–134.
Journal cover image

Published In

Primary Care Update for Ob Gyns

DOI

ISSN

1068-607X

Publication Date

January 1, 1996

Volume

3

Issue

4

Start / End Page

130 / 134

Related Subject Headings

  • Obstetrics & Reproductive Medicine