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Genetic Testing Trifecta Predicts Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death and Arrhythmia
Scientists have developed a more precise genetic risk score to determine whether a person is likely to develop arrhythmia, which can lead to serious conditions such as atrial fibrillation or sudden cardiac death.
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Predicting Risk of Sudden Death in Epilepsy
An international team of scientists has identified critical risk factors that could help predict sudden unexpected death in epilepsy, according to a study published in The Lancet.
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Targeting Cardiovascular Aging to Reduce Disease Risk
Northwestern Medicine scientists have uncovered new insights into how the PAI-1 protein contributes to cardiovascular aging and how inhibiting PAI-1 may be a promising therapeutic approach for mitigating cardiovascular disease, according to recent findings published in The Journal of Clinical Investigation.