SUDDEN ARRYTHMIC DEATH SYNDROME

Sudden arrhythmic death syndrome (SADS)

This syndrome corresponds to the abrupt death in adults and teenagers, generally during sleep (also known as nocturnal death). Such kinds of deaths occur in the people with complete distinction on the basis of genetic structure.

Reasons for such sudden deaths

According to the research people with such kind of syndrome may have-

1)        Past history of heart disease which could be associated with congenital reasons, defective myocardium structure and can also be related to drugs which heavily affects myocardial muscle layers and connective tissue and thus decrease conductivity and pumping ability of heart.

2)        As per the name of this syndrome arrhythmia which can be tachycardia or bradycardia is detected in these peoples is also the main cause; sudden increase in the diameter of myocardium (hypertrophy of ventricles) cause these symptoms.

Symptoms

+high blood pressure

+chest pain

+sudden palpitations

+radiating pain left side

+hyper excitability

+loss of consciousness due to heavy exercises

Diagnosis

-ECG

-CT scan

-echocardiography

Treatment

• Treatment depends upon the symptomatic state of the patient for instance patient is facing arrhythmia; propanolol, metaprolol like medications can be for relief purpose.

• Regular check should be considered for sportsperson who experience exercise related chest pain.                                        

                                           -by Dr.Ravi Ranjan