Rhythm abnormality of unknown origin strongly predicts sudden death risk in heart disease patients

Wednesday, February 4, 2009 - 10:50 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...

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