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Bystander interventions and survival after exercise-related sudden cardiac arrest: a systematic review.

Nicholas GrubicBraeden HillDermot M PhelanAaron BaggishPaul DorianAmer M Johri
Published in: British journal of sports medicine (2021)
Exercise-related SCA occurs predominantly in males and presents with a shockable ventricular arrhythmia in most cases, emphasising the importance of rapid access to defibrillation. Further efforts are needed to promote early recognition and a rapid bystander response to exercise-related SCA.
Keyphrases
  • cardiac arrest
  • high intensity
  • physical activity
  • cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  • heart failure