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[Thorough family history and a multidisciplinary approach are important in sudden cardiac deaths].
Ugeskrift for laeger - 10 Feb 2014
Sørensen Cristel, Diness Birgitte Rode, Hansen Steen Holger, Bundgaard Henning, Steensberg Jesper
Abstract excerpt
Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is rare, yet well-known in children and adolescents. We present two cases of aborted SCD which reminds us of the importance of comprehensive family history as it proved difficult to ask the right questions revealing the number of family members with cardiac symptoms. Earlier recognition of sudden deaths in the family might have led to more extensive multidisciplinary examinations, and...
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