SCD in the Young Comprehensive Cardiovascular Pathology Consultation

Mayo Clinic is offering a limited pilot program to help Medical Examiners and Coroners evaluate cases of apparent sudden cardiac death (SCD) occurring in individuals, age 1-40 years.

When to Submit Sample
Consider submitting samples for post-mortem genetic testing when the following criteria have been met:
Individuals between the ages of 1 and 40 years.
The death is sudden and unexplained, especially if during exercise or during sleep.
Unexplained drowning.
Unexplained single motor vehicle accident at death
The existence of a family history of any of the following:
Sudden death or inherited heart disease
Known genetic cardiac diagnosis

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Program Contacts:
Joseph J. Maleszewski, MD
Maleszewski.joseph@mayo.edu

Michael J. Ackerman, MD, PhD
Ackerman.michael@mayo.edu