Physical activity as a trigger of sudden cardiac arrest: the Oregon Sudden Unexpected Death Study.

International Journal of Cardiology
Pulla R ReddySumeet S Chugh

Abstract

Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is a significant public health problem and better understanding of triggers could enhance prevention. Vigorous physical activity has been suggested as a prominent trigger but has not been well-evaluated in the general population. We performed a community-based study to analyze the role of physical activity as a potential trigger of SCA. Medical records of 1180 subjects who sustained SCA during the ongoing Oregon Sudden Unexpected Death Study (Multnomah County, Oregon, USA; 2002-05) were reviewed. Analysis was limited to first responder and hospital records of patients who experienced witnessed SCA, with information available regarding physical activity immediately prior to SCA. An estimated metabolic equivalent (MET) score was used to classify levels of physical activity. A total of 304 adults met criteria for analysis (mean age 69 years, 67% male). The majority (n=193, 63%) were performing light activities, 51 (17%) subjects were sleeping, 39 (13%) were performing moderate activities, 14 (5%) were performing heavy activities, and 7 (2%) were engaged in sexual activity. Light activities were associated with older age (72 years) and heavy activities with the youngest (51 years, p<0.001). Males were mo...Continue Reading

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