Key result
Systematic screening of family members of sudden unexpected or arrhythmic death syndrome (SADS) victims identifies a probable cause in 20-40% of families.
Why the study?
Does systematic screening identify a probable cause of death in families of SADS victims?
Does systematic screening identify a probable cause of death in families of SADS victims?
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Systematic screening of family members of SADS victims in dedicated clinics identifies a probable inherited cardiac cause in 20-40% of families.
Sudden unexpected or arrhythmic death syndrome (SADS) is frequently cased by inherited cardiac disease The families of SADS victims should be offered screening in dedicated clinics with expertise in inherited cardiovascular disease Systematic screening of family members identifies a probable cause in 20-40% of families
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Lambiase et al. (2008) studied this question. Systematic screening of family members of sudden unexpected or arrhythmic death syndrome (SADS) victims identifies a probable cause in 20-40% of families.
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