Key result
Major or minor ECG abnormalities were present in 82% of young sudden cardiac death victims, with pathological ECGs found in 50% of cases, often recorded years before death.
Population
66 sudden cardiac death victims, 15-35 years of age in Sweden (1992-1999) with an available ECG recording.
Design
Cohort
Authors
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Supports ECG review in symptomatic young adults; hypothesis-generating for prospective screening trials.
Observational (n=66)
Yes
Pathological ECGs are common in young victims of sudden cardiac death and may help identify at-risk individuals prior to the event.
Wisten et al. (2004) conducted an observational in Sudden cardiac death (n=66). ECG abnormalities was evaluated on Major or minor ECG abnormalities. Major or minor ECG abnormalities were present in 82% of young sudden cardiac death victims, with pathological ECGs found in 50% of cases, often recorded years before death.
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