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Primary Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death in Heart Failure: Will the Solution Be Shocking?

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Abstract

Sudden cardiac death (SCD) may occur in as many as 40% of all patients who suffer from heart failure. This review describes the scope of the problem, risk factors for SCD, the effect of medications used in heart failure on SCD and the potential effect of the implantable cardioverter-defibrillator in primary prevention.

Abbreviations

ACE
angiotensin-converting enzyme
ECG
electrocardiographic, electrocardiogram
HF
heart failure
ICD
implantable cardioverter-defibrillator
LV
left ventricular
MI
myocardial infarction
PES
programmed electrical stimulation
SAECG
signal-averaged electrocardiogram
SCD
sudden cardiac death

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