Abstract
Up to 70% of all sudden cardiac deaths (SCD) in persons under 50 years are due to inherited cardiovascular diseases. First-degree relatives to younger SCD patients should be evaluated for inherited cardiovascular disease, as argued in this review. An improved understanding of SCD subtypes and genetics is expected to improve risk stratification and SCD prevention. Preventing ischaemic heart disease (IHD) is a cornerstone as IHD is the most common cause of SCD.
Bidragets oversatte titel | Hereditary heart diseases and sudden cardiac death |
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Originalsprog | Dansk |
Tidsskrift | Ugeskrift for Læger |
Vol/bind | 186 |
Nummer | 42 |
ISSN | 0041-5782 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - 14 okt. 2024 |
Emneord
- Humans
- Death, Sudden, Cardiac/etiology
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Myocardial Ischemia/mortality
- Heart Diseases/mortality
- Risk Factors