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Sudden nocturnal death in young males from ventricular flutter
Japanese Heart Journal
|July 1, 1985
Summary
Sudden nocturnal death in young males, diagnosed as pokkuri disease, occurred without organic heart disease. Autopsies revealed no cause, highlighting the mysterious nature of this condition.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Electrophysiology
- Forensic Pathology
Background:
- Sudden unexpected death in young individuals without apparent organic heart disease is a significant clinical concern.
- Pokkuri disease, a recognized entity in Japan, describes such unexplained nocturnal deaths predominantly in young males.