Pathologic features of sudden cardiac death: an overview.
Sudden cardiac death is a frequent initial manifestation of underlying heart disease. We review the most frequent pathologic cardiovascular findings in victims of sudden cardiac death. We also discuss the role of exercise as a precipitant of sudden cardiac death.
D009202:Cardiomyopathies / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology; D003330:Coronary Vessel Anomalies / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology; D003645:Death, Sudden / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*; D006331:Heart Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology*; D006349:Heart Valve Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D009206:Myocardium / Q000473:pathology; D005082:Physical Exertion