Questions: Which of the following approaches to preventing a recurrence of sudden cardiac death is the most common? Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator Administration of amiodarone Continuous Holter monitoring Long-term Aspirin therapy

Which of the following approaches to preventing a recurrence of sudden cardiac death is the most common? Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator Administration of amiodarone Continuous Holter monitoring Long-term Aspirin therapy
Transcript text: Which of the following approaches to preventing a recurrence of sudden cardiac death is the most common? Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator Administration of amiodarone Continuous Holter monitoring Long-term Aspirin therapy
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The answer is the first one: Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator.

Explanation for each option:

  1. Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD): This is the most common approach to preventing a recurrence of sudden cardiac death. ICDs are devices implanted in patients who are at risk of sudden cardiac arrest. They continuously monitor heart rhythms and deliver an electric shock to restore a normal rhythm if a life-threatening arrhythmia is detected.

  2. Administration of amiodarone: Amiodarone is an antiarrhythmic medication used to treat and prevent various types of irregular heartbeats. While it can be effective in managing arrhythmias, it is not as commonly used as ICDs for preventing sudden cardiac death.

  3. Continuous Holter monitoring: This is a diagnostic tool used to continuously record the heart's electrical activity over 24-48 hours. It is not a preventive measure but rather a way to diagnose arrhythmias.

  4. Long-term Aspirin therapy: Aspirin is commonly used to prevent blood clots and reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes. However, it is not specifically used to prevent sudden cardiac death.

In summary, the most common approach to preventing a recurrence of sudden cardiac death is the use of an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD).

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