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Let It Beat: How Lifestyle and Psychosocial Factors Affect the Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death—A 10-Year Follow-Up Study

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  • Jana Obrova

    (Department of Internal Medicine I—Cardiology, University Hospital Olomouc, 779 00 Olomouc, Czech Republic)

  • Eliska Sovova

    (Department of Exercise Medicine and Cardiovascular Rehabilitation, University Hospital Olomouc and Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Palacky University Olomouc, 779 00 Olomouc, Czech Republic)

  • Katerina Ivanova

    (Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Palacký University Olomouc, 779 00 Olomouc, Czech Republic)

  • Jana Furstova

    (Olomouc University Social Health Institute, Palacký University Olomouc, 779 00 Olomouc, Czech Republic)

  • Milos Taborsky

    (Department of Internal Medicine I—Cardiology, University Hospital Olomouc, 779 00 Olomouc, Czech Republic)

Abstract

(1) Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the lifestyle and occurrence of psychosocial factors in patients with a high risk of sudden cardiac death (SCD) and to explore their effect on the occurrence of the adequate therapy of an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD). (2) Methods: In this retro-prospective single-centre study, a group of patients aged 18–65 years old, who underwent the first ICD implantation for primary (PP) or secondary (SP) prevention between 2010–2014, was studied. The control group consisted of pair-matched (age ± 5 years, gender) respondents without a high risk of SCD. Information was obtained using a self-reported questionnaire and hospital electronic health records. The adequacy of ICD therapy was evaluated regularly until 31 January 2020. Multivariate logistic regression models were employed to assess the risk of SCD. (3) Results: A family history of SCD, coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus and depression significantly aggravated the odds of being at a high risk of SCD. The occurrence of an appropriate ICD therapy was significantly associated with being in the SP group, BMI, education level and TV/PC screen time. (4) Conclusions: Lifestyle and psychosocial factors have been confirmed to affect the risk of SCD. Early identification and treatment of coronary artery disease and its risk factors remain the cornerstones of preventive effort. Further research is needed to evaluate the complex nature of psychosocial determinants of cardiac health.

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  • Jana Obrova & Eliska Sovova & Katerina Ivanova & Jana Furstova & Milos Taborsky, 2022. "Let It Beat: How Lifestyle and Psychosocial Factors Affect the Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death—A 10-Year Follow-Up Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(5), pages 1-13, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:5:p:2627-:d:757514
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    1. Łukasz Januszkiewicz & Marcin Grabowski & Michał Mirosław Farkowski & Paweł Życiński & Tomasz Jędrychowski & Mariusz Pytkowski & Julian K. R. Chun & Jose M. Guerra & Giulio Conte & Sérgio Barra & Serg, 2023. "Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillators in Poland Compared with other European Countries from the Patient’s Perspective: Insights from the EHRA Patient Survey," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(6), pages 1-9, March.

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