Pathogeneses of Sudden Cardiac Death in National Collegiate Athletic Association Athletes

@article{Harmon2014PathogenesesOS,
  title={Pathogeneses of Sudden Cardiac Death in National Collegiate Athletic Association Athletes},
  author={Kimberly G. Harmon and Jonathan A. Drezner and Joseph J. Maleszewski and Martha Lopez‐Anderson and David S. Owens and Jordan M Prutkin and Irfan M Asif and David A. Klossner and Michael J. Ackerman},
  journal={Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology},
  year={2014},
  volume={7},
  pages={198–204}
}
Background—The pathogenesis of sudden cardiac death in college athletes has not been defined by systematic case identification. Methods and Results—A total of 45 cases of sudden cardiac death were identified in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) athletes from 2004 to 2008 based on an internal reporting system and review of media reports. Autopsy reports were reviewed and adjudicated by a multidisciplinary panel. Cause of death could be reasonably determined in 36 cases; 3 athletes… 
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