Article
[Sudden death in the young: the importance of autopsy and DNA testing].
Nederlands tijdschrift voor geneeskunde - 20 May 2020
Groeneveld Sanne A, Blom Lennart J, Hassink Rutger J
Abstract excerpt
When a young person suddenly dies, there is a real chance that this was caused by genetic heart disease. Autopsy plays an important role in determining the cause of death, but the autopsy rate in the Netherlands is relatively low. Practical problems and a lack of information on autopsy play a role. It is important to inform the family on the importance of autopsy and DNA testing. If the family refuses autopsy,...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
