Sudden death due to catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia following negative stress-test outcome: genetics and clinical implications.
Forensic Sci Med Pathol
; 13(2): 217-225, 2017 Jun.
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ABSTRACT
This paper discusses the case of a young boy who died suddenly during a football match. The victim's personal and family medical histories were negative for cardiac events. He had undergone a cardiological investigation some months before his death, enabling him to participate in competitive sports. Only post-mortem molecular analysis allowed for a clearer determination of the most plausible cause of death, which was identified as inherited arrhythmogenic heart disease, known as catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia. It was possible to detect a novel, previously undescribed, variant in the RYR2 gene. This case report highlights the importance of a meaningful forensic multidisciplinary investigation in such cases, and also discusses possible medical malpractice claims.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Muerte Súbita Cardíaca
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Taquicardia Ventricular
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Canal Liberador de Calcio Receptor de Rianodina
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Sustitución de Aminoácidos
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Mutación Missense
Tipo de estudio:
Prognostic_studies
Límite:
Adolescent
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Forensic Sci Med Pathol
Asunto de la revista:
JURISPRUDENCIA
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MEDICINA
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PATOLOGIA
Año:
2017
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Italia