How to Self-Check for Precursors of Cardiogenic Sudden Death

Written by Chen Guang Yin
Cardiology
Updated on September 06, 2024
00:00
00:00

The majority of cases of sudden cardiac death are due to coronary artery atherosclerotic heart disease, causing extensive myocardial infarction, hence these patients often have precursors. Some individuals experience acute coronary syndrome due to inflammatory changes, leading to thrombosis; others, such as young people without any underlying conditions, might also experience this, often due to poor lifestyle habits like high stress and lack of sleep among other triggers. Most patients exhibit warning signs, including chest tightness, chest pain, and palpitations – symptoms of heart disease. When these problems occur, it is crucial to promptly visit a hospital for examination to determine if there are issues with the coronary arteries, and if so, to receive timely treatment and intervention.

Other Voices

doctor image
home-news-image
Written by Chen Guang Yin
Cardiology
43sec home-news-image

Is cardiopulmonary resuscitation effective for sudden cardiac death?

Is cardiopulmonary resuscitation useful for sudden cardiac arrest? Of course, it is useful. The emergency measure for sudden cardiac arrest is to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation. If the patient receives CPR within four minutes, they are very likely to survive. If there is a delay beyond four minutes, the patient’s life might still be prolonged if resuscitated, but they might suffer brain death and potentially become vegetative. Therefore, it is crucial to administer immediate cardiopulmonary resuscitation to a patient experiencing sudden cardiac arrest, as this is the primary method of resuscitation.

doctor image
home-news-image
Written by Chen Guang Yin
Cardiology
46sec home-news-image

Precursors of cardiogenic sudden death during sleep

Before the onset of cardiac arrest during sleep, patients often exhibit symptoms of coronary heart disease such as chest tightness, shortness of breath, and palpitations. Often, these individuals do not pay enough attention to the symptoms, do not undergo timely medical examinations at a hospital, and consequently, there is a delay in the treatment of the condition. It is very unfortunate that sudden deaths occur during sleep, possibly due to fatigue, poor rest, and underlying heart disease, which then leads to cardiac arrest. The precursors of such events can vary from person to person; symptoms may include chest tightness and palpitations, among others. Therefore, it is important that we pay attention to these signs.

doctor image
home-news-image
Written by Li Hai Wen
Cardiology
52sec home-news-image

Cardiogenic sudden death is often caused by what reasons and how to avoid it?

The most common cause of sudden cardiac death is currently acute myocardial infarction caused by coronary heart disease. The following measures can often effectively prevent sudden cardiac death: First, maintain good lifestyle habits, such as a low-salt, low-fat diet, maintain good emotional health, avoid extreme emotions, quit smoking, limit alcohol consumption, and regular exercise is important. Second, active pharmaceutical treatment, such as in cases of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, or diabetes, should be under the guidance of a doctor. It is crucial to use prescribed medications to lower blood pressure or blood sugar levels and control high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or high blood sugar. Actively managing these conditions can effectively prevent the occurrence of coronary heart disease.

doctor image
home-news-image
Written by Chen Guang Yin
Cardiology
42sec home-news-image

The difference between sudden cardiac death and myocardial infarction.

Sudden cardiac death and myocardial infarction are both types of coronary heart disease; they are classified under coronary heart disease. Sudden cardiac death is mostly caused by extensive myocardial infarction, with some patients experiencing it due to severe arrhythmias leading to sudden death. The primary clinical symptoms of myocardial infarction are typically those of coronary heart disease, including chest tightness, chest pain, and sweating. Sudden cardiac death can be triggered by myocardial infarction, but the two are not the same. Having a myocardial infarction does not necessarily result in sudden death, and myocardial infarction can be alleviated with treatment.

doctor image
home-news-image
Written by Zhang Yue Mei
Cardiology
52sec home-news-image

Does sudden cardiac death have a connection with overwork?

Sudden cardiac death is directly related to overexertion, particularly in individuals with coronary heart disease, congenital heart disease, rheumatic heart disease, viral myocarditis, and heart rhythm disorders, especially those accompanied by heart failure. Excessive strain can increase the burden on the heart, exacerbate heart failure, lead to arrhythmias, and in severe cases, result in sudden death. Therefore, patients with structural heart disease must follow a doctor's guidance to routinely use effective medications for treatment, rest adequately, avoid overexertion, and maintain a low-fat, low-salt diet to minimize factors that increase cardiac load and prevent the occurrence of sudden death.