The pathological investigation of sudden cardiac death

Ventricular arrhythmia and sudden cardiac death in young Leonbergers

“…The dogs died suddenly without any preceding clinical signs, usually when they were resting or were at rest after exercise. When sudden death occurs without any cardiac or other changes, arrhythmia-related death can be suspected [1,2]. Ventricular arrhythmias are the most common arrhythmias that cause SCD [2,4,26,27].…”

“…When sudden death occurs without any cardiac or other changes, arrhythmia-related death can be suspected [1,2]. Ventricular arrhythmias are the most common arrhythmias that cause SCD [2,4,26,27]. Primary arrhythmia disorders in humans are usually familial and clinical and genetic screening of close relatives is important for determining cause of death and identifying individuals at risk [1,2,26].…”

“…Ventricular arrhythmias are the most common arrhythmias that cause SCD [2,4,26,27]. Primary arrhythmia disorders in humans are usually familial and clinical and genetic screening of close relatives is important for determining cause of death and identifying individuals at risk [1,2,26]. In dogs, an early diagnosis of the familial disorder would also prevent use of affected dogs in breeding.…”

“…Sudden death is defined as an unexpected fatal event occurring without any previous clinical signs in apparently healthy individuals [1e3]. Cardiovascular disorders are the most common reason for sudden death in humans [2]. Sudden cardiac death (SCD) may be associated either with structural cardiac disease or with primary electric disorders [1,2,4].…”