Death, Sudden
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Monday, November 23, 2009

NOS1AP is a genetic modifier of the long-QT syndrome.

10 Oct 2009 BACKGROUND: In congenital long-QT syndrome (LQTS), a genetically heterogeneous disorder that predisposes to sudden cardiac death, genetic factors other than the primary mutation may modify the probability of life-threatening events. Recent evidence ... Read more...

Brain biomarkers for identifying excited delirium as a cause of sudden death.

19 Jun 2009 Excited delirium (ED) syndrome is a serious medical condition associated with acute onset of agitated violent behavior that often culminates in a sudden unexplained death. While the contribution of restraint, struggle and the use of conductive ... Read more...

[Attitude to death and changes of death image in Hungarian society. Study of the differences in generational value-judgments and of the possibilities of measurement. Is death still a taboo?]

19 Jun 2009 The aim of our research is to examine the sociological, anthropological, and psychological aspects of attitudes towards death; review the different approaches as a complex system; present the altered death image and the changes of tendency; analyze ... Read more...

Latest indexed articles for 'Death, Sudden'

These are the very latest articles for this heading:

• NOS1AP is a genetic modifier of the long-QT syndrome. 10 Oct 2009
• Cervarix: definitely not the new MMR. 5 Oct 2009
• Teenager who died after having HPV vaccine had a malignant chest tumour. 29 Sep 2009
• Stimulant use linked to sudden death in children without heart problems. 10 Aug 2009
• [Psychosocial stress and overwork in the background of an illness--findings in cases of death due to overwork] 8 Aug 2009
• An animal model for SUDEP: the questions shape the answers. 14 Jul 2009
• Brain biomarkers for identifying excited delirium as a cause of sudden death. 19 Jun 2009
• [Attitude to death and changes of death image in Hungarian society. Study of the differences in generational value-judgments and of the possibilities of measurement. Is death still a taboo?] 19 Jun 2009
• Comparison of necropsy findings in patients with sarcoidosis dying suddenly from cardiac sarcoidosis versus dying suddenly from other causes. 16 Jun 2009
• Stimulant treatment of ADHD and risk of sudden death in children. 13 Jun 2009
• Sudden death and use of stimulant medications in youths. 13 Jun 2009
• Epilepsy and sudden death: personal reflections and call for global action. 10 Jun 2009
• Changes in adiponectin and the risk of sudden death, stroke, myocardial infarction, and mortality in hemodialysis patients. 8 Jun 2009
• Hospices and CPR guidelines. Sudden and unexpected death in a palliative care unit. 7 Jun 2009
• Sudden death with circumferential subepicardial fibrofatty replacement: left-sided arrhythmogenic ventricular cardiomyopathy. 30 May 2009
• Sudden death and sickle cell trait: medicolegal considerations and implications. 30 May 2009
• Cystic tumor of papillary muscle of heart: a rare finding in sudden death. 30 May 2009
• Congenital aortic sinus aneurysm causing sudden unexpected death in a 56-year-old woman. 30 May 2009
• A nationwide survey of the extent of autopsy in sudden unexplained death in epilepsy. 30 May 2009
• Death and epilepsy. 30 May 2009

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Technical information about 'Death, Sudden'

Definition: The abrupt cessation of all vital bodily functions, manifested by the permanent loss of total cerebral, respiratory, and cardiovascular functions.

Descriptor UI: D003645

Alternative terms: Death, Sudden; Sudden Death;

Related Mesh Headings: Resuscitation; Sudden Infant Death;

Allowable Qualifiers: ethnology; epidemiology; etiology; pathology; prevention & control; veterinary;

Tree Number: C23.550.260.322;

Technical Notes: DEATH, SUDDEN, CARDIAC is also available