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Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy genetics: Molecular diagnostics and prevention. [PDF]
Epidemiologic studies clearly document the public health burden of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP). Clinical and experimental studies have uncovered dynamic cardiorespiratory dysfunction, both interictally and at the time of sudden death due ...
Ackerman+116 more
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Cardiac Screening of Young Athletes: a Practical Approach to Sudden Cardiac Death Prevention. [PDF]
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: We aim to report on the current status of cardiovascular screening of athletes worldwide and review the up-to-date evidence for its efficacy in reducing sudden cardiac death in young athletes.
Anthony Magalski+36 more
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Sudden cardiac death in myocarditis
According to statistics, myocarditis is one of the leading causes of sudden cardiac death (SCD) in children and young adults. The etiology of myocarditis includes infectious and non-infectious, including autoimmune diseases, as well as toxicities and ...
Gennady G. Taradin+2 more
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Fragmented QRS complex as a predictor of exercise-related sudden cardiac death [PDF]
Introduction: Little is known about the association between electrocardiographic abnormalities and exercise-related sudden cardiac death.Therefore, our aim was to identify possible electrocardiographic findings related to exercise-induced sudden cardiac ...
Albert+32 more
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Mitral valve and left ventricular features in malignant mitral valve prolapse. [PDF]
Objective: Mitral valve prolapse is a benign condition, however with occasional reports of sudden cardiac death or out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in the absence of severe mitral regurgitation or coronary artery disease, suggesting the existence of a ...
Garbi, M, Lancellotti, P, Sheppard, MN
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An unusual case of sudden cardiac death during sexual intercourse [PDF]
The most common cause of sudden death during sexual intercourse in adults is heart disease, and it is usually the male, whereas the death of the woman is unusual. Generally, in these cases, death occurs as a result of cardiovascular disease.
Argo, Antonina+5 more
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Brugada Syndrome and GPD1L: Definite Genotype-Phenotype Association?
The GPD1L gene encodes a small cytoplasmic protein that is involved in the regulation of sodium currents. Alterations in this gene have been associated with Brugada syndrome.
Andrea Greco+10 more
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Sudden cardiac death—update [PDF]
AbstractSudden cardiac death (SCD) is one of the most common causes of death worldwide with a higher frequency especially in the young. Therefore, SCD is represented frequently in forensic autopsy practice, whereupon pathological findings in the heart can explain acute death.
P. Markwerth+3 more
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Antipsychotic Polypharmacy-Related Cardiovascular Morbidity and Mortality: A Comprehensive Review
Schizophrenia is a psychotic disorder that exists at the more extreme end of a spectrum of diseases, and significantly affects daily functioning. Cardiovascular adverse effects of antipsychotic medications are well known, and include changes in blood ...
Amber N. Edinoff+6 more
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Sudden cardiac death in inherited cardiomyopathy [PDF]
Cardiomyopathy is an important cause of sudden cardiac death particularly in adolescents and young adults. The risk of sudden cardiac death varies between individual cardiomyopathies and is dependent on the severity of disease, age and gender.
Collis, R, Elliott, PM
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