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January 9, 2026DiseasesOpen Access

Specific genetic variants significantly increase the risk of sudden cardiac death, highlighting the need for genetic screening in at-risk individuals.

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Specific genetic variants significantly increase the risk of sudden cardiac death, highlighting the need for genetic screening in at-risk individuals.

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MBMarija BrestovacRLRea Levicki

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Overview

Review identifies genetic variants linked to sudden cardiac death in young individuals, suggesting the need for genetic screening.

Key Points

  • The aim is to explore the genetics behind sudden cardiac death (SCD) and its associated disorders.
  • Conducted systematic genome-wide analyses to identify genetic variants linked to SCD.
  • Reviewed genetic testing protocols for cardiomyopathies and inherited channelopathies.
  • Catalogued key genes contributing to cardiac function and disease susceptibility.
  • Identified significant genetic variants associated with increased SCD risk.
  • Highlighted critical genes such as SCN5A, MYH7, and RyR2 linked to cardiomyopathies.
  • Emphasized the role of early genetic screening in individuals with family histories of SCD.

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Brestovac et al. (2025) studied this question. Specific genetic variants significantly increase the risk of sudden cardiac death, highlighting the need for genetic screening in at-risk individuals.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69609561f6dae357db7c13e7https://doi.org/10.3390/diseases14010007
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