Rare genetic variants identified in sudden cardiac deaths associated with obesity and hypertension

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Rare genetic variants identified in sudden cardiac deaths associated with obesity and hypertension

The University of Oulu’s Cardiology Research Group identified several rare genetic variants in victims of sudden death caused by hypertension- or obesity-related cardiac hypertrophy. The findings suggest that, in addition to lifestyle, genes may also play a role in hypertension- and obesity-related cardiac hypertrophy.

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