Two major earthquakes in Christchurch were not associated with increased ventricular arrhythmias: Analysis of implanted defibrillator diagnostics

摘要

AimChristchurch, New Zealand, experienced two major earthquakes on 4^th September 2010 and 22^nd February 2011. Previous studies have demonstrated that earthquakes are associated with sudden cardiac deaths. Whilst myocardial ischemia would contribute to this, ventricular arrhythmia triggered by stress has also been suggested. We aim to study the impact of the two earthquakes on ventricular arrhythmia events.