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Review
. 2014 Jan-Feb;66 Suppl 1(Suppl 1):S18-23.
doi: 10.1016/j.ihj.2013.11.009. Epub 2013 Dec 25.

Global burden of Sudden Cardiac Death and insights from India

B Hygriv Rao  1
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Review

Global burden of Sudden Cardiac Death and insights from India

B Hygriv Rao. Indian Heart J. 2014 Jan-Feb.

Abstract

Sudden Cardiac death (SCD) is a major clinical event causing adverse impact on global economy. This review summarizes the available epidemiological data on SCD from different parts of the world. It contrasts the Indian and global perception on the issues influencing data collection, burden of SCD and sudden deaths occurring following Myocardial Infarction. The differences in data from India and rest of the world are highlighted.

Keywords: Epidemiology; Global; India; Myocardial infarction; Sudden cardiac death.

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The distribution of sudden deaths over 3 years in the VALIANT and the Indian study are contrasted in this figure. Most of the SCD in the Indian study occurred in the first year. In the early period, the reduction in SCD is achieved by reperfusion, revascularization and compliance with medications. Beyond this period, use of defibrillators in addition to medications has shown to decrease incidence of SCD. The figure highlights the areas where SCD prevention measures need to be focused in India.
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