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Sudden Death

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  • © 1980

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Editors:
  1. H. E. Kulbertus

    1. School of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, University of Liège, Liège, Belgium

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  2. H. J. J. Wellens

    1. Department of Cardiology, Annadal Hospital, University of Limburg, Maastricht, Netherlands

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Part of the book series: Developments in Cardiovascular Medicine (DICM, volume 4)

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Table of contents (27 chapters)

  1. The Indicators of High Risk for Sudden Death

  2. Prevention of Sudden Death

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 305-305
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    2. Critical Analysis of Intervention Studies: Methodological Problems and Pitfalls

      • D. G. Julian
      Pages 307-312

    3. Prevention of Sudden Death: The Role of Beta-Blockers

      • Å. Hjalmarson
      Pages 313-323

    4. Prevention of Sudden Death: The Role of Antiarrhythmic Therapy

      • J. P. Van Durme, M. G. Bogaert
      Pages 324-327

    5. The Possible Role of Platelets in Sudden Cardiac Death

      • J. L. Ritchie, L. A. Harker
      Pages 328-334

    6. The Automatic Implantable Defibrillator: A New Avenue

      • M. Mirowski, M. M. Mower, A. Langer, M. S. Heilman
      Pages 335-344

  3. Sudden Death in Noncoronary Heart Disease

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 345-345
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    2. Sudden Death in Patients with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

      • S. E. Epstein, B. J. Maron
      Pages 347-357

    3. The Long QT Syndrome

      • P. J. Schwartz
      Pages 358-378

    4. Sudden Death in Subjects with Intraventricular Conduction Defects

      • H. E. Kulbertus, F. De Leval-Rutten, M. Dubois, J. M. Petit
      Pages 379-391

    5. Sudden Death in the Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome

      • H. J. J. Wellens, F. W. Bär, J. Farre, D. Ross, E. J. Vanagt
      Pages 392-399

  4. Back Matter

    Pages 401-404
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Over the last ten years, it has become increasingly obvious that sudden death represents the major challenge confronting cardiology in the last part of the XXth Century. Careful epidemiologic studies have established the magnitude of this overall important problem of public health. The frequent association of sudden death with coronary artery disease has been demonstrated. Some of the electrophysiologic mechanisms underlying lethal arrhythmias have been unveiled. In addition, clinical markers permitting identifica­ tion of high risk individuals have emerged. Finally, different studies have raised some hope as to the ability of therapeutic interventions to protect these patients against a premature and possibly evitable demise. Over the years, a sizable amount of new and relevant information, both basic and clinical, has become available. We felt therefore that a conference on sudden death might be timely. It was decided to organize a small gathering during which experts from different disciplines in cardiology could sit together in a quiet retreat to share their knowledge and discuss issues pertaining to research and therapy that might be of benefit to patients. The conference was held in Liege, on May 7, 8 and 9, 1979. This three day meeting in which re­ presentatives from seven different countries participated was extremely stimulating. The discussions were very lively and sometimes reflected the divergence of opinion which may persist on some topics.

Editors and Affiliations

  • School of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, University of Liège, Liège, Belgium

    H. E. Kulbertus

  • Department of Cardiology, Annadal Hospital, University of Limburg, Maastricht, Netherlands

    H. J. J. Wellens

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