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Congenital and hereditary causes of sudden cardiac death in young adults: diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and risk stratification.
Radiographics : a review publication of the Radiological Society of North America, Inc - 1 Jan 2000
Stojanovska Jadranka, Garg Anubhav, Patel Smita, Melville David M, Kazerooni Ella A, Mueller Gisela C
Abstract excerpt
Sudden cardiac death is defined as death from unexpected circulatory arrest-usually a result of cardiac arrhythmia-that occurs within 1 hour of the onset of symptoms. Proper and timely identification of individuals at risk for sudden cardiac death and the diagnosis of its predisposing conditions are vital. A careful history and physical examination, in addition to electrocardiography and cardiac imaging, are...
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