In this short interview, conducted at ESC 2022 in Barcelona, Prof David Duncker (Hannover Heart Rhythm Center, Hannover, DE) discusses the relevancy of sudden cardiac death risk, how the recent ESC guidelines protect patients, and considers recommendations for risk stratification.

Discussion topics:

1. Relevancy of sudden cardiac death risk

2. The recently published ESC guidelines

3. Recommendations for risk stratification

Location: ESC 2022, Barcelona, ES

Interviewer: Jonathan McKenna