Sudden cardiac death in children and adolescents: introduction and overview |
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| Authors: | Berger Stuart Kugler John D Thomas John A Friedberg David Z |
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| Institution: | Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, 9000 West Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 55201, USA. sberger@mcw.edu |
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| Abstract: | Sudden unexpected cardiac death (SCD) in a child or adolescent is a devastating event with serious impact on the family, the school, and the community. This article reviews the epidemiology of SCD in children and adolescents and includes a discussion of its incidence and etiologies. It also discusses strategies for prevention. |
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