Janna Pauliina Kauppila, Lasse Pakanen, Katja Porvari, Juha Vähätalo, Lauri Holmström, M Anette E Haukilahti, Juha Perkiömäki, Heikki V Huikuri, M Juhani Junttila
BACKGROUND: Nonischemic heart disease (NIHD) is the underlying pathology in about 20% of sudden cardiac deaths (SCDs). Psychotropic medication has been reported as a risk factor for SCD among patients with coronary artery disease, but similar information concerning NIHD is scarce. OBJECTIVES: We evaluated the use of psychotropic medication in victims of SCD due to NIHD and compared it to the general medication use in Finland. METHOD: Study population was derived from the Finnish Genetic Study of Arrhythmic Events (Fingesture) (n = 5,869, mean age 65±12, 79% males; 1,404 victims of SCD due to NIHD, mean age 57±13, 77% males)...
February 8, 2023: Cardiology