title: [Sudden death caused by 2-directional tachycardia in an adolescent].
abstract: The history of a 12 year old male, who developed a bidirectional tachycardia and sudden death without evidence of neurological or cardiac disease is described. The role of bidirectional tachycardia related to sudden death is discussed, as well as its possible origin and mechanisms, based on the case described.
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D003645:Death, Sudden / Q000209:etiology*; D004562:Electrocardiography; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013610:Tachycardia / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology
vernacular_title: Muerte súbita por taquicardia bidireccional en un adolescente.