SUDDEN CARDIAC DEATH IN INFANTS, CHILDREN, AND ADOLESCENTS

Although uncommon, sudden cardiac death (SCD) in children and adolescents is a devastating entity that raises anxiety and concerns within the general community. Its specter is heightened by the recent deaths of some elite athletes who were ostensibly healthy and without any risk factors. This article enumerates those entities associated with SCD in children and adolescents and, more importantly, advises general pediatricians and family...