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Protocol: Evidence map of screening for cardiac conditions associated with sudden cardiac death in the young

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is the sudden and unexpected death of a person caused by a problem with their heart, often due to genetic conditions. Sudden cardiac death can occur in the general population as well as in young athletes. This evidence map, commissioned by the UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC), aims to summarise the volume and type of evidence about sudden cardiac death in individuals aged 12 to 39 years, relating to: 1) incidence of sudden cardiac death; 2) accuracy of screening tests to identify cardiac conditions associated with sudden cardiac death; and 3) effectiveness of interventions to prevent sudden cardiac death in individuals with a screen-detected cardiac abnormality compared to non-screened individuals.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17296129

Authors: Cooper, Katy, Nalbant, Gamze, Essat, Munira, Clowes, Mark

Institution: University of Sheffield

Language: English

Topic: Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Institute for Health and Care Research