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| name = Sudden arrhythmic death syndrome | |||
| image = [[File:Ventricular_fibrillation.png|250px]] | |||
| caption = [[Ventricular fibrillation]] as seen on [[ECG]] | |||
| field = [[Cardiology]] | |||
| symptoms = [[Syncope]], [[sudden cardiac arrest]] | |||
| complications = [[Death]] | |||
| onset = Sudden | |||
| duration = Instantaneous | |||
| causes = [[Cardiac arrhythmia]], [[ventricular fibrillation]], [[long QT syndrome]], [[Brugada syndrome]], [[Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome]] | |||
| risks = [[Family history]], [[genetic predisposition]], [[male gender]], [[young age]] | |||
| diagnosis = [[Electrocardiogram]], [[genetic testing]], [[autopsy]] | |||
| differential = [[Myocardial infarction]], [[pulmonary embolism]], [[aortic dissection]] | |||
| prevention = [[Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator]], [[beta blockers]], [[lifestyle modification]] | |||
| treatment = [[Cardiopulmonary resuscitation]], [[defibrillation]] | |||
| prognosis = Poor without immediate intervention | |||
| frequency = Rare | |||
| deaths = Significant proportion of sudden cardiac deaths in young adults | |||
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'''Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome''' ('''SADS''') is a term used to describe sudden death due to cardiac arrest brought on by an arrhythmia in the absence of any structural heart disease on autopsy. The most common cause of SADS is a group of hereditary disorders of the electrical system of the heart. These conditions can be very dangerous, leading to sudden death in young, apparently healthy people. | '''Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome''' ('''SADS''') is a term used to describe sudden death due to cardiac arrest brought on by an arrhythmia in the absence of any structural heart disease on autopsy. The most common cause of SADS is a group of hereditary disorders of the electrical system of the heart. These conditions can be very dangerous, leading to sudden death in young, apparently healthy people. | ||
==Causes== | ==Causes== | ||
The most common cause of SADS is a group of hereditary disorders of the electrical system of the heart. These conditions include [[Long QT syndrome]], [[Brugada syndrome]], [[Catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia]], and [[Short QT syndrome]]. These conditions can be very dangerous, leading to sudden death in young, apparently healthy people. | The most common cause of SADS is a group of hereditary disorders of the electrical system of the heart. These conditions include [[Long QT syndrome]], [[Brugada syndrome]], [[Catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia]], and [[Short QT syndrome]]. These conditions can be very dangerous, leading to sudden death in young, apparently healthy people. | ||
==Symptoms== | ==Symptoms== | ||
The most common symptom of SADS is sudden death. Other symptoms can include fainting, palpitations, chest pain, and shortness of breath. These symptoms can be triggered by exercise, emotional stress, or even sleep. | The most common symptom of SADS is sudden death. Other symptoms can include fainting, palpitations, chest pain, and shortness of breath. These symptoms can be triggered by exercise, emotional stress, or even sleep. | ||
==Diagnosis== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
Diagnosis of SADS can be challenging, as the condition often goes undetected until an event such as a cardiac arrest occurs. Diagnostic tests can include an [[Electrocardiogram]], [[Genetic testing]], and [[Cardiac MRI]]. | Diagnosis of SADS can be challenging, as the condition often goes undetected until an event such as a cardiac arrest occurs. Diagnostic tests can include an [[Electrocardiogram]], [[Genetic testing]], and [[Cardiac MRI]]. | ||
==Treatment== | ==Treatment== | ||
Treatment for SADS can include medication, lifestyle changes, and the use of devices such as [[Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators]]. In some cases, surgery may be required. | Treatment for SADS can include medication, lifestyle changes, and the use of devices such as [[Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators]]. In some cases, surgery may be required. | ||
==Prevention== | ==Prevention== | ||
Prevention strategies for SADS can include regular check-ups, genetic testing for at-risk family members, and avoidance of known triggers. | Prevention strategies for SADS can include regular check-ups, genetic testing for at-risk family members, and avoidance of known triggers. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[Cardiac arrest]] | * [[Cardiac arrest]] | ||
* [[Arrhythmia]] | * [[Arrhythmia]] | ||
* [[Heart disease]] | * [[Heart disease]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Cardiology]] | [[Category:Cardiology]] | ||
[[Category:Medical conditions]] | [[Category:Medical conditions]] | ||
[[Category:Syndromes]] | [[Category:Syndromes]] | ||
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| Sudden arrhythmic death syndrome | |
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| Synonyms | N/A |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Syncope, sudden cardiac arrest |
| Complications | Death |
| Onset | Sudden |
| Duration | Instantaneous |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Cardiac arrhythmia, ventricular fibrillation, long QT syndrome, Brugada syndrome, Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome |
| Risks | Family history, genetic predisposition, male gender, young age |
| Diagnosis | Electrocardiogram, genetic testing, autopsy |
| Differential diagnosis | Myocardial infarction, pulmonary embolism, aortic dissection |
| Prevention | Implantable cardioverter-defibrillator, beta blockers, lifestyle modification |
| Treatment | Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, defibrillation |
| Medication | N/A |
| Prognosis | Poor without immediate intervention |
| Frequency | Rare |
| Deaths | Significant proportion of sudden cardiac deaths in young adults |
Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome (SADS) is a term used to describe sudden death due to cardiac arrest brought on by an arrhythmia in the absence of any structural heart disease on autopsy. The most common cause of SADS is a group of hereditary disorders of the electrical system of the heart. These conditions can be very dangerous, leading to sudden death in young, apparently healthy people.
Causes[edit]
The most common cause of SADS is a group of hereditary disorders of the electrical system of the heart. These conditions include Long QT syndrome, Brugada syndrome, Catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia, and Short QT syndrome. These conditions can be very dangerous, leading to sudden death in young, apparently healthy people.
Symptoms[edit]
The most common symptom of SADS is sudden death. Other symptoms can include fainting, palpitations, chest pain, and shortness of breath. These symptoms can be triggered by exercise, emotional stress, or even sleep.
Diagnosis[edit]
Diagnosis of SADS can be challenging, as the condition often goes undetected until an event such as a cardiac arrest occurs. Diagnostic tests can include an Electrocardiogram, Genetic testing, and Cardiac MRI.
Treatment[edit]
Treatment for SADS can include medication, lifestyle changes, and the use of devices such as Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators. In some cases, surgery may be required.
Prevention[edit]
Prevention strategies for SADS can include regular check-ups, genetic testing for at-risk family members, and avoidance of known triggers.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
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