Gene found to cause sudden death in young people

(McMaster University) Researchers from Canada, South Africa and Italy have identified a new gene that can lead to sudden death among young people and athletes.The gene, called CDH2, causes arrhythmogenic right ventricle cardiomyopathy (ARVC), which is a genetic disorder that predisposes patients to cardiac arrest and is a major cause of unexpected death in seemingly healthy young people.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news