The Prevalence and Significance of the Early Repolarization Pattern in Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome Families

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BACKGROUND: The early repolarization (ER) pattern is associated with sudden death and has been shown to be heritable. Its significance when identified in families affected by sudden arrhythmic death syndrome (SADS) remains unclear. METHODS AND RESULTS: We analyzed 12-lead ECGs of 401 first-degree relatives of individuals who had died from SADS. The prevalence of ER patterns was compared with family-clustered...

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