Genetic score identifies those susceptible to sudden cardiac death - Hindustan Times

Contrary to heart attacks, which are frequently brought on by blocked coronary arteries that reduce blood flow to the heart muscle, sudden cardiac death is typically brought on by the abrupt onset of erratic electrical activity that compromises the heart's ab…

Researchers at Cedars-Smidt Sinai's Heart Institute are getting closer to identifying patients who are most at risk of suffering from sudden cardiac death, which is when the heart stops beating due t… [+3283 chars]

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