Sudden Death

This book provides up-to-date guidance onthediagnosis and treatment of sudden death,including sudden cardiac and non-cardiac death. Sudden death (SD)hasbecomea major challenge confronting not only cardiologists, but also specialists in respiratory medicine, endocrine medicine, infectious diseases, etc. Chronic diseases arealso among thecauses of SD. This book summarizes the occurrence of SD, especially in specific groups (such as women, young and middle-aged groups),itscauses, predisposing factors, lifestyle, morbidity, point of care testing,andadvanced treatmentmethods including extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and hypothermia treatment. In order to improve the earlydiagnosis,prevention and treatment of SD in clinical practice,the book also provides extensive data on itspathophysiological mechanism, epidemiology and etiology,togetherwith detailed analyses.