Ask Dr KK: How common is sudden cardiac death?

About 4-500,000 people in US, 700,000 in Europe and 2 million in India die every year directly due to Sudden Cardiac Death. In India, majority of them die before reaching the hospital and 75% of them can be revived if chest compression cardiac resuscitation (CCCR) is taught to all.

About the author: Dr K K Aggarwal is Padmashri and Dr B C Roy National Awardee, President Heart Care Foundation of India, Dean Board of Medical Education Moolchand Medcity, Sr. Physician & Cardiologist, Visiting professor Clinical Research DIPSAR, Past President Delhi Medical Association, Past Academic and Research Wing Head IMA, Chairman Ethics Committee Delhi Medical Council.