Kernekoncepter
Sudden cardiac arrest can affect young individuals and is often preventable through early detection and treatment.
Resumé
Sudden cardiac arrest can impact young individuals, not just the elderly. Key points include:
65,000 deaths in Germany annually due to sudden cardiac arrest.
Warning signs include fainting episodes, seizures, unexplained accidents, and heart issues before age 50.
Sports play a minor role in sudden cardiac arrest cases.
Inherited disorders like hypertrophic cardiomyopathy are significant risk factors.
Genetic testing is crucial for families with a history of sudden cardiac arrest.
Lack of awareness can lead to fatal consequences.
Statistik
Sudden cardiac arrest causes 65,000 deaths in Germany yearly.
Incidence of sudden cardiac arrest in sports players is 0.7 to 3 per 100,000.
Men make up 95% of sudden cardiac arrest cases.
Citater
"Many of these genetic diseases can be treated successfully if they are diagnosed promptly." - Thomas Voigtländer