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Etiology of sudden death in the community: results of anatomical, metabolic, and genetic evaluation.
American heart journal - 1 Jan 2010
Adabag A Selcuk, Peterson Garry, Apple Fred S, Titus Jack, King Richard, Luepker Russell V
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Identifying persons at risk for sudden cardiac death (SCD) is challenging. A comprehensive evaluation may reveal clues about the clinical, anatomical, genetic, and metabolic risk factors for SCD. METHODS: Seventy-one patients who had SCD (25-60 years old) without an initially apparent cause of death were evaluated at the Hennepin County Medical Examiner's office (Minneapolis, MN) from August 2001 to...
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