SUDDEN DEATH. ADVANCES IN DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT

1. Introduction of Sudden Death
2. Etiology of Sudden Death
3. Etiology Mechanism of Sudden Death Derived from Brain
4. Progress in Pathophysiological Mechanism of Global Cerebral Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury
5. Neuro-Prognostication After Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
6. Progress in Cardiorespiratory Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury
7. Progress in Reperfusion Injury of Other Important Organs in Cardiovascular Events
8. Improvement in Diagnosis of Sudden Cardiac Death
9. Chronic Fatigue Stress and Sudden Death
10. The Children and Infant Sudden Death
11. Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death
12. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
13. Defibrillation in Sudden Cardiac Death
14. Airway Management of Sudden Cardiac Death
15. Respiratory Support Strategy for Sudden Cardiac Death
16. The Use of Extracorporeal Life Support (ECLS) in Sudden Cardiac Death
17. Hypothermia Therapy in Sudden Death
18. Progress in Clinical Application of Subcutaneous Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator in Patients Who Suffer Sudden Cardiac Death
19. Progress in Diagnosis and Treatment of Sudden Death Caused by Respiratory Diseases
20. Sudden Unexpected Death in Endocrine Diseases
21. Infectious Diseases
22. Sudden Noncardiac Deaths Caused by Poisoning
23. Digestive System Disease and Sudden Death
24. Prevention and Control of Sudden Death in Traditional Chinese Medicine

This book provides up-to-date guidance on the diagnosis and treatment of sudden death, including sudden cardiac and non-cardiac death. Sudden death (SD) has become a major challenge confronting not only cardiologists, but also specialists in respiratory medicine, endocrine medicine, infectious diseases, etc. Chronic diseases are also among the causes of SD.
This book summarizes the occurrence of SD, especially in specific groups (such as women, young and middle-aged groups), its causes, predisposing factors, lifestyle, morbidity, point of care testing, and advanced treatment methods including extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and hypothermia treatment. In order to improve the early diagnosis, prevention and treatment of SD in clinical practice, the book also provides extensive data on its pathophysiological mechanism, epidemiology and etiology, together with detailed analyses.

Features
• Features a wealth of practical content that focuses on addressing disease-based aspects of sudden death with advanced technologies
• Presents disease-based descriptions and illustrations of effective management approaches
• Offers a valuable guide for emergency staff and general practitioners

Author
Haiyan Zhu is a chief physician and a professor at the Emergency Department, The First Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China.