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Sudden Cardiac Death-A New Insight Into Potentially Fatal Genetic Markers.
Dragan Primorac1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9, Ljubica Odak1,10, Vitorio Perić1
1St. Catherine Specialty Hospital, Zagreb, Croatia.
Frontiers in Medicine
|April 8, 2021
Summary
Sudden cardiac death in a young athlete was investigated. Genetic analysis of 294 cardiac genes in the family identified a potential genetic cause for the cardiac event.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Genetics
- Sports Medicine
Background:
- Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is a critical concern, particularly in young athletes.
- A case of a 23-year-old professional footballer with a history of cardiac symptoms who died suddenly is presented.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the potential genetic etiology of sudden cardiac death in a young athlete's family.
- To analyze clinical, ECG, laboratory, and genetic data to understand the cause of death.
Main Methods:
- Clinical, electrocardiogram (ECG), and laboratory data were analyzed.
- Genetic testing was performed on family members, analyzing 294 genes associated with cardiac conditions.
Main Results:
- Detailed analysis of clinical, ECG, and laboratory findings.
- Comprehensive genetic analysis identified potential inherited cardiac conditions within the family.
Conclusions:
- Genetic factors may play a significant role in sudden cardiac death among young athletes.
- Family-wide genetic screening is crucial for identifying at-risk individuals and preventing future cardiac events.
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