video by Bruce Wilkoff, M.D.
Specialties: Cardiovascular implantable electronic devices including cardiac pacemakers, implantable cardiovertor defibrillators (ICD), cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT), biventricular pacing, implantable cardiovascular monitors and implantable loop recorders, transvenous lead extraction and complications of implantable electronic device therapy (infectious, lead problems, vein occlusion). Learn more about Dr. Wilkoff
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Dr. Wilkoff discusses sudden cardiac arrest. You will learn:
- Sudden, unexpected death caused by loss of heart function is the largest cause of natural death in the United States
- Sudden cardiac arrest should not be confused with a heart attack - but a heart attack can progress to sudden cardiac arrest.
- Those people who are at risk for sudden cardiac arrest can be treated with medications and an implantable device to monitor and treat life-threatening arrhythmias
- Sudden cardiac arrest survival is high if treatment is initiated immediately
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