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Title
Sudden arrhythmic death syndrome (SADS booklet)
Description
You may be reading this booklet because a young relative of yours - perhaps a member of your own family - has died suddenly and unexpectedly. This is not only a tragedy for the person and all your family, but a great loss for society too. You may still be asking why it happened, and how it could have happened to someone so young and who perhaps seemed so healthy. Or maybe your doctor has suggested that you should have some tests to find out if you have inherited the same medical condition as the person who has died.
This booklet outlines the possible causes of sudden death in young people and children. It concentrates on the medical conditions responsible for a sudden unexpected death where a definite cause cannot be found, even after a postmortem.
explains what causes SADS and why it is important that the close blood relatives of the person who has died should have a medical examination and tests to find out if they have inherited the same condition
