Abstract

Cardiac Arrest 2012

Highlights

  • The 2nd London Cardiac Arrest Symposium provided cardiac professionals the opportunity to discuss the current management of cardiac arrest and key questions regarding this time critical medical emergency

  • The presentations kindly provided by Zoll TM can be found online at http://www.londoncardiacarrestsymposium. com/videos-2012.html

  • Dr Grace focused on the differences in Sudden Arrhythmic Death syndrome (SADs) and Acute Coronary Syndromes. 14% of cardiac deaths are due to SADs, equating to 70,000-100,000 SADs

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Introduction

The 2nd London Cardiac Arrest Symposium provided cardiac professionals the opportunity to discuss the current management of cardiac arrest and key questions regarding this time critical medical emergency. 1-8% of adults suffering a pre-hospital cardiac arrest survive to hospital discharge. Dr Anna Green a histopathologist presented on ‘The histopathologist’s view of Sudden Cardiac Death and Professor Sanjay Sharma from St George’s NHS Trust and Medical Director of the London Marathon discussing cardiac arrest in young athletes.

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