[Prophylaxis of sudden cardiac death in patients with chronic kidney disease]

In everyday practice, more commonly can we meet patients suffering from chronic kidney disease at different stages. Such patients are more susceptible to new risk factors, that can impair their health, along with the development of the disease. Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is the most common cause of death, that occurs in such group of patients. This article reviews the most important risk factors of SCD. They can be divided into two groups: heart dependent risk factors, such as: ischemic heart disease, cardiomyopathy, electrophysiology disturbances and dializo-therapy dependent risk factors, such as: type of dialysis, composition of dialysate, ions and hormonal disturbances. Also, prophylactic options, decreasing the risk of SCD, will be introduced, such as: pharmacotherapy, type of dializo-therapy and implantation of cardioverter-defibrillator.