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ArticleOpen Access http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/ijcemr.2023.04.005

Sudden Cardiovascular Death: A Global Challenge

Luis Alberto Ochoa Montes1,*, Daisy Ferrer Marrero2, Mileidys González Lugo3, Nidia Doris Tamayo Vicente4, Rafael Emilio Araujo González5

1"Hermanos Ameijeiras" Surgical Clinical Hospital, Havana, Cuba.

2Medical University of Havana, Havana, Cuba.

3Mental Health Clinic, Boyeros, Havana, Cuba.

4"Pulido Humarán" Teaching Polyclinic, Havana, Cuba.

5Center for Demographic Studies, University of Havana, Havana, Cuba.

*Corresponding author: Luis Alberto Ochoa Montes

Published: June 1,2023

Abstract

Introduction: Sudden cardiovascular death (SCD) constitutes the main challenge for Cardiology in this century. One out of every two cardiovascular deaths is due to this universal health problem. Objective: To present scientific evidence that justifies this global challenge, and to mention the research results of the Research Group on Sudden Death (GIMUS) of Cuba. Material and method: Research results of the SUCADES study carried out in Cuba (1995-2022) are presented, applying the research protocol contained in the Cuban Guide for SCD research works. Results: The GIMUS has developed in a period of 27 years’ scientific research with the application of a diagnostic algorithm and the use of a Primary Data Collection Model to 33,718 natural deaths, documenting 2,252 sudden deaths, representing 6.7% of global mortality recorded. Conclusions: The global challenge that SCD represents is justified by its high incidence, its impact on the economic, health and social systems of the countries and the drama in its presentation. It is necessary to achieve a comprehensive vision in the confrontation with this universal health problem, assuming the main actions from interdisciplinarity to achieve results that allow its reduction.

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Sudden cardiovascular death, incidence, challenge, research, Cuba

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Sudden Cardiovascular Death: A Global Challenge

How to cite this paper: Luis Alberto Ochoa Montes, Daisy Ferrer Marrero, Mileidys González Lugo, Nidia Doris Tamayo Vicente, Rafael Emilio Araujo González. (2023) Sudden Cardiovascular Death: A Global Challenge. International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine Research, 7(2), 128-132.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/ijcemr.2023.04.005

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