Sudden cardiac death in the young: a clinical genetic approach
Population
Young people experiencing sudden cardiac death and their surviving family members
Design
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Authors
Discussion
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Implication
Supports integrated evaluation after young sudden cardiac death; leaves open optimal models and outcomes in prospective studies.
Structured PICO
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Population
Young people experiencing sudden cardiac death and their surviving family members
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Intervention
Multidisciplinary clinical genetic evaluation (including cardiologists, clinical geneticist, genetic counsellor, and forensic pathologist)
A multidisciplinary approach involving cardiologists, geneticists, and pathologists is essential for managing families affected by sudden cardiac death in the young.
Cite This Study
Ingles et al. (2006) studied this question.