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There is an increased risk for sudden cardiac death in patients who manifest an early repolarization pattern in the ecg?

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This is frequently : A normal finding in young people...Rest easy.

Answered 5/18/2013

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A member asked:

There is an increased risk for sudden cardiac death in patients who manifest an early repolarization pattern in the ecg?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rick Koch answered

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