Clinical And Genetic Aspects Of Sudden Cardiac Death In Sports Medicine (colloquium Series On Genomic And Molecular Medicine)
by Lynne Millar /
2012 / English / PDF
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Sudden cardiac death is the leading cause of non-traumatic
mortality in young (<35 years old) athletes, with recent data
suggesting the incidence to be higher than what was previously
estimated. The vast majority of deaths are caused by silent
hereditary or congenital cardiac disorders. Over the last decade,
advances in our understanding of both the genetic and clinical
mechanisms underlying these conditions, particularly those
associated with a structurally normal heart, have led to advances
in diagnosis and management including interventions and lifestyle
modifications that aim to minimize the risk of sudden cardiac death
(SDC). Coupled with effective screening programs, other strategies
such as emergency response planning and the use of automated
external defibrillators have also emerged as strategies in
preventing and treating sudden cardiac arrest.
Sudden cardiac death is the leading cause of non-traumatic
mortality in young (<35 years old) athletes, with recent data
suggesting the incidence to be higher than what was previously
estimated. The vast majority of deaths are caused by silent
hereditary or congenital cardiac disorders. Over the last decade,
advances in our understanding of both the genetic and clinical
mechanisms underlying these conditions, particularly those
associated with a structurally normal heart, have led to advances
in diagnosis and management including interventions and lifestyle
modifications that aim to minimize the risk of sudden cardiac death
(SDC). Coupled with effective screening programs, other strategies
such as emergency response planning and the use of automated
external defibrillators have also emerged as strategies in
preventing and treating sudden cardiac arrest.
This book aims to provide an overview of the genetic and clinical
aspects of SCD in young athletes, with particular emphasis on the
specific issues related to diagnosis and management that these
unique group of individuals pose to a physician. Specific
diagnostic and management dilemmas will be illustrated through
clinical cases and the most up-to-date guidelines regarding
participation in sport outlined.
This book aims to provide an overview of the genetic and clinical
aspects of SCD in young athletes, with particular emphasis on the
specific issues related to diagnosis and management that these
unique group of individuals pose to a physician. Specific
diagnostic and management dilemmas will be illustrated through
clinical cases and the most up-to-date guidelines regarding
participation in sport outlined.
Table of Contents: List of Abbreviations / Introduction /
Demographics and Incidence / Physiology of the Athlete's Heart /
Etiology / Evaluation and Management of an Athlete /
Pre-Participation Screening / Prevention and the Role of
Automated External Defibrillators / Summary / References / Author
Biography
Table of Contents: List of Abbreviations / Introduction /
Demographics and Incidence / Physiology of the Athlete's Heart /
Etiology / Evaluation and Management of an Athlete /
Pre-Participation Screening / Prevention and the Role of
Automated External Defibrillators / Summary / References / Author
Biography
