Despite major advancements in cardiovascular medicine, sudden cardiac death (SCD)
continues to be an enormous medical and societal challenge, claiming millions of lives …

An association between the anatomic pathology and pathophysiology of coronary
atherosclerosis and sudden cardiac death (SCD) has been long recognized. At the end of …

Background—Although such data are available for young competitive athletes, the
prevalence, characteristics, and outcome of sports-related sudden death have not been …

Despite the significant decline in coronary artery disease (CAD) mortality in the second half
of the 20th century, 1 sudden cardiac death (SCD) continues to claim 250 000 to 300 000 …

Sudden cardiac death occurs in a broad spectrum of cardiac pathologies and is an important
cause of mortality in the general population. Genetic studies conducted during the past 20 …

Background—Early studies indicate that prolongation of the interval between the peak and
the end of the T wave (Tpeak to Tend [TpTe]) on the 12-lead ECG is a marker of ventricular …

Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is an important public-health problem with multiple etiologies,
risk factors, and changing temporal trends. Substantial progress has been made over the …

The drug-induced long QT syndrome is a distinct clinical entity that has evolved from an
electrophysiologic curiosity to a centerpiece in drug regulation and development. This …

Objectives: Over the last decades, there has been a significant increase in antimicrobial
prescribing and consumption associated with the development of patients' adverse events …

Sudden death is an important but widely under-recognised consequence of stroke. Acute
stroke can disturb central autonomic control, resulting in myocardial injury …