Sudden unexplained death due to cardiac arrest

Sudden unexplained death due to cardiac arrest

Authors

  • Vincenza Precone MAGI Euregio, Bolzano, Italy
  • Giulia Guerri MAGI’s Lab, Rovereto (TN), Italy
  • Geraldo Krasi MAGI Balkans, Tirana, Albania
  • Laura Lupi Section of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Clinical and Surgical Specialities, Radiological Sciences and Public Health, University and Spedali Civili Hospital of Brescia, Italy
  • Ilaria Papa Section of Cardiovascular Diseases, Department of Clinical and Surgical Specialities, Radiological Sciences and Public Health, University and Spedali Civili Hospital of Brescia, Italy
  • Tommaso Beccari Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
  • Paolo Enrico Maltese MAGI’s Lab, Rovereto (TN), Italy
  • Elena Manara MAGI Euregio, Bolzano, Italy
  • Matteo Bertelli MAGI Euregio, Bolzano, Italy

Keywords:

Sudden unexplained death, cardiac arrest, arrhythmia

Abstract

Sudden unexplained death due to cardiac arrest refers to a group of heterogeneous heart disorders characterized by sudden cessation of cardiac activity followed by hemodynamic collapse. It may be associated with structural heart disease or may occur in the absence of structural abnormalities. These inherited conditions increase the risk of sudden unexplained death in living relatives when there is a family history of sudden death. It is recommended to screen other family members of sudden unexplained death victims, as studies have revealed affected individuals in 40% of families.

Published

30-09-2019

How to Cite

1.
Sudden unexplained death due to cardiac arrest. Acta Biomed [Internet]. 2019 Sep. 30 [cited 2024 Mar. 29];90(10-S):30-1. Available from: https://www.mattioli1885journals.com/index.php/actabiomedica/article/view/8753