Role of genetic testing for sudden death predisposing heart conditions in athletes

Andrew P. Landstrom; David J. Tester; Michael J. Ackerman

doi:10.1007/978-0-387-92775-6_5

Role of genetic testing for sudden death predisposing heart conditions in athletes

Andrew P. Landstrom, David J. Tester, Michael J. Ackerman

Cardiovascular Medicine

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Abstract

Sudden death in a young competitive athlete occurs with a prevalence of approximately 1 per 100,000 athletes per year [2, 3]. Despite its rarity, the sudden death of an athlete is devastating to both the family and community.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Sports Cardiology Essentials
Subtitle of host publication	Evaluation, Management and Case Studies
Publisher	Springer New York
Pages	85-100
Number of pages	16
ISBN (Print)	9780387927749
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-92775-6_5
State	Published - 2011

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