Risk VFIB/VTach: Most frequent rhythm in sudden cardiac arrest and the most frequent cause of death in pts with coronary disease. Risk of VF complicating an acute MI: 4–7%; has remained unchanged for several years. 1-y mortality in survivors of…
Risk Can occur in any pt receiving blood or blood products, including platelets, plasma, cryoprecipitate, and rarely, IVIG. Overall incidence probably <1%; increasing awareness of the syndrome has resulted in improved recognition. Use of leukodepleted blood has decreased the incidence…
Risk Isolated atrial fibrillation affects >1% of those >60 y of age. Overall incidence is 0.4% of adult population. In the postcardiac surgical population, the incidence can be as high as 27-40%. No racial predominance. Prevalence increases with older age.…