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Post-mortem genetic testing: Role in sudden cardiac death in the young
Cecilia Salzillo1, Andrea Marzullo2
1Department of Experimental Medicine, PhD Course in Public Health, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy; Department of Precision and Regenerative Medicine and Ionian Area, Pathology Unit, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", Bari, Italy.
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Sudden cardiac death in the young (SCDY) poses a significant challenge to modern medicine, frequently leaving its cause unidentified even after a conventional autopsy. Postmortem genetic testing, which incorporates genetic analysis into post-mortem investigations, is increasingly recognised as a vital tool for uncovering underlying genetic factors. This opinion article explores the importance of post-mortem genetic testing in enhancing the understanding of SCDY, highlighting its diagnostic potential, clinical implications for family members, and its role in advancing healthcare research and organisation.
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