Proyecciones del Grupo de Investigación en MuerteSúbita 20 añosdespués de sucreación/ Projections of the Research Group on Sudden Death 20 years after its foundation
Luis A. Ochoa Montes,
Daisy Ferrer Marrero,
Nidia D. Tamayo Vicente,
Mileidys González Lugo,
Ernesto Vilches Izquierdo,
Jonathan F. Quispe Santos,
Yanelis Pernas Sánchez,
Damary García Ones,
Rafael E. Araujo González,
Roberto Planas Bouly,
Mercedes Morejón Melgares,
Tayli López Tutusaus,
Lianne Ramos Marrero
Affiliations
Luis A. Ochoa Montes
Hospital Clínico-Quirúrgico Hermanos Ameijeiras. Centro Habana. La Habana, Cuba.
Daisy Ferrer Marrero
Facultad de Ciencias Médicas Victoria de Girón. Universidad Médica de La Habana. La Habana, Cuba.
Nidia D. Tamayo Vicente
Policlínico Docente Pulido Humarán de La Lisa. La Habana, Cuba.
Mileidys González Lugo
Clínica Central del MININT. Plaza de la Revolución. La Habana, Cuba.
Ernesto Vilches Izquierdo
Policlínico Docente Párraga. Arroyo Naranjo. La Habana, Cuba.
Jonathan F. Quispe Santos
Gobierno Regional del Callao. Departamento de Desarrollo Social. Clini Bus. Lima, Perú.
Yanelis Pernas Sánchez
Hospital Clínico-Quirúrgico Calixto García Iñiguez. Plaza de la Revolución. La Habana, Cuba.
Damary García Ones
Policlínico Docente Marcíos Manduley. Centro Habana. La Habana, Cuba.
Rafael E. Araujo González
Centro de Estudios Demográficos de La Universidad de La Habana. Playa. La Habana, Cuba.
Roberto Planas Bouly
Facultad de Ciencias Médicas Manuel Fajardo. Universidad Médica de La Habana. La Habana, Cuba.
Mercedes Morejón Melgares
Grupo de Investigación en Muerte Súbita (GIMUS) de Cuba.
Tayli López Tutusaus
Centro de Estudios Demográficos de La Universidad de La Habana. Playa. La Habana, Cuba.
Given the challenge posed by cardiovascular sudden death to healthcare systems worldwide, it is very important a multi- and interdisciplinary approach that integrates allmedical and non-medical aspects involved in its assistance. After analyzing the results of the epidemiological research carried out in Cuba over 20 years by the Research Group on Sudden Death, which highlight the importance of this health problem because of its high incidence and its economic, family and social impact, future projections of this working group in addressing this disease were defined. The aim of this article is to describe these projections in order to achieve a better care for these patients. Projections include: better competence and performance in their knowledge and actions, and reaching a consensus to establish a universal definition for its study, diagnosis, and recording of statistical data. The scientific exchange among the various specialties and working groups involved in its medical care is essential to face its high incidence and to generate joint strategies to lessen its impact.
