Sudden Cardiac Death, An Issue of Heart Failure Clinics

Description

Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is the number one killer in the United States, claiming the lives of more than 300,000 Americans every year. Thus, it is important for heart failure specialists to be knowledgeable about strategies to prevent, manage risk for, and treat conditions leading to sudden cardiac death. These topics and more are covered in this issue.

Author Information

By Raul Weiss, MD, Dorothy M. Davis Heart and Lung Research Institute, Columbus, Ohio and Emile Daoud, MD, Dorothy M. Davis Heart and Lung Research Institute, Columbus, Ohio