Rhythm Abnormality Of Unknown Origin Strongly Predicts Sudden Death Risk In Heart Disease Patients
Wednesday, February 11, 2009 - 03:35
in Health & Medicine
Researchers conducting a large, ongoing study to improve detection and prevention of sudden cardiac death were surprised to discover that a specific heart rhythm abnormality -- idiopathic QT interval prolongation -- increased risk five-fold among patients with coronary artery disease.