Sudden cardiac death (SCD) increases with age, with the incidence among persons in their fifth and sixth decades of life reaching 50 per 100,000 patient years. ¹ However, SCD and sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) in the young remains one of the most poorly understood causes of death in cardiovascular medicine, comprising a broad range of pathologic entities that encompass both genetic and structural causes. ² Understanding the fundamental substrate is critical for effective management and prevention…
J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2023 Mar 19. doi: 10.1111/jce.15887. Online ahead of print.
ABSTRACT
Sudden cardiac death (SCD) increases with age, with the incidence among persons in their fifth and sixth decades of life reaching 50 per 100,000 patient years. 1 However, SCD and sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) in the young remains one of the most poorly understood causes of death in cardiovascular medicine, comprising a broad range of pathologic entities that encompass both genetic and structural causes. 2 Understanding the fundamental substrate is critical for effective management and prevention of future adverse events. Furthermore, accurate definition of the aetiologic basis has implications for screening and early intervention among other family members. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
PMID:36934399 | DOI:10.1111/jce.15887
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