Sudden arrhythmic death syndrome: familial evaluation identifies inheritable heart disease in the majority of families.

Volume: 29, Issue: 13, Pages: 1670 - 1680
Published: Jul 1, 2008
Abstract
Aims At least 4% of sudden deaths are unexplained at autopsy [sudden arrhythmic death syndrome (SADS)] and a quarter may be due to inherited cardiac disease. We hypothesized that comprehensive clinical investigation of SADS families would identify more susceptible individuals and causes of death. Methods and results Fifty seven consecutively referred families with SADS death underwent evaluation including resting 12 lead, 24 h and exercise ECG...
Paper Details
Title
Sudden arrhythmic death syndrome: familial evaluation identifies inheritable heart disease in the majority of families.
Published Date
Jul 1, 2008
Volume
29
Issue
13
Pages
1670 - 1680
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