| Molecular genetics of sudden cardiac death. | |
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PMID: 18992999 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is one of the most common causes of death. An important number of sudden deaths, especially in the young, are due to genetic heart disorders, both with structural and arrhythmogenic abnormalities. In recent years, significant advances have been made in understanding the genetic basis of SCD. Identification of the genetic causes of sudden death is important because close relatives are also at potential risk of having a fatal cardiac condition. A comprehensive post-mortem investigation is vital to determine the cause and manner of death and provides the opportunity to assess the potential risk to the family after appropriate genetic counselling. In this paper, we present an update of the different genetic causes of sudden death, emphasizing their importance for the forensic pathologist due to his relevant role in the diagnosis and prevention of SCD. |
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Authors:
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María Sol Rodríguez-Calvo; María Brion; Catarina Allegue; Luis Concheiro; Angel Carracedo |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review Date: 2008-11-07 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Forensic science international Volume: 182 ISSN: 1872-6283 ISO Abbreviation: Forensic Sci. Int. Publication Date: 2008 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-11-28 Completed Date: 2009-04-10 Revised Date: 2009-11-19 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7902034 Medline TA: Forensic Sci Int Country: Ireland |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1-12 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Institute of Legal Medicine, University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain. msol.rodriguez@usc.es |
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Catecholamines
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metabolism Channelopathies / complications Death, Sudden, Cardiac / etiology* Forensic Pathology Genetic Predisposition to Disease Genetic Testing Heart Diseases / diagnosis, genetics*, metabolism Humans Mutation Physician's Role |
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0/Catecholamines |
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