Analysis of relevant causes of sudden cardiac death

Objective To analyze the relevant cause of sudden cardiac death (SCD) and provide evidence for the prevention and treatment of SCD. Methods 33 SCD patients from May 2004 to.May 2009 were investigated retrospectively. The cause of SCD was analyzed and the nursing method wasstudied. Resulm The occurrence of SCD had significant relevant cause in 29 cases (87.88%); the SCD occurred in various diagnosis and nursing in 16 cases (48.48%), 11 cases (33.33%) after urination and stool.The occurrence of SCD was the highest from 1:00 to 8:00. All patients had different degree heart failure, and acute in 17 cases (51.51%). Conclusion The urination, stool, various diagnosis and nursing activity are the relevant cause of SCD; heart failure is high risk factor and the sudden death time has obvious circadian rhythm. For cardiovascular disease patients, we should value the nursing of stool and urination, pay more attention to enlarging the betimes and effectiveness of various diagnosis and nursing activity, value the psychological nursing of patients, strengthen the patrolling at night and disease observation. Key words: Sudden cardiac heath; Relevant cause; Nursing