The Role of Implantable Cardioverter- Defi brillators in Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Chronic Kidney Disease

• Main Authors: Fabio Fabbian (Author), Alfredo De Giorgi (Author), Federica Rossin (Author), Carlotta Rotini (Author), Michele Domenico Spampinato (Author), Maria Adelina Ricciardelli (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Archives of Clinical Nephrology - Peertechz Publications, 2017-03-13.
• Subjects: Letter to Editor
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<p>Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is defi ned as sudden, unexpected loss of heart function, breathing and consciousness, resulting from an electrical disturbance in the heart stopping its action and blood fl ow, and cardiovascular diseases are the major risk factors for SCA. It has been reported...