Risk of sudden cardiac death (SCD) in patients with heart failure (IMAGE)

Fujita Health University

Risk of sudden cardiac death (SCD) in patients with heart failure

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This study by Fujita Health University researchers revealed that kidney function, considered in terms of estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), can be used as a predictor for SCD in patients with congestive heart failure.

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Yoshihiro Sobue from Fujita Health University

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