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valproic acid and Death, Sudden, Cardiac

valproic acid has been researched along with Death, Sudden, Cardiac in 1 studies

Valproic Acid: A fatty acid with anticonvulsant and anti-manic properties that is used in the treatment of EPILEPSY and BIPOLAR DISORDER. The mechanisms of its therapeutic actions are not well understood. It may act by increasing GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID levels in the brain or by altering the properties of VOLTAGE-GATED SODIUM CHANNELS.
valproic acid : A branched-chain saturated fatty acid that comprises of a propyl substituent on a pentanoic acid stem.

Death, Sudden, Cardiac: Unexpected rapid natural death due to cardiovascular collapse within one hour of initial symptoms. It is usually caused by the worsening of existing heart diseases. The sudden onset of symptoms, such as CHEST PAIN and CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS, particularly VENTRICULAR TACHYCARDIA, can lead to the loss of consciousness and cardiac arrest followed by biological death. (from Braunwald's Heart Disease: A Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine, 7th ed., 2005)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (100.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Marill, KA1
Ellinor, PT1

Other Studies

1 other study available for valproic acid and Death, Sudden, Cardiac

ArticleYear
Case records of the Massachusetts General Hospital. Case 37-2005. A 35-year-old man with cardiac arrest while sleeping.
    The New England journal of medicine, 2005, Dec-08, Volume: 353, Issue:23

    Topics: Adult; Bundle-Branch Block; Death, Sudden, Cardiac; Diagnosis, Differential; Electrocardiography; Fa

2005