Genetic Insights into Sudden Cardiac Death: From Risk Stratification to Precision Prevention
A special issue of Cardiogenetics (ISSN 2035-8148).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2026
Special Issue Editors
Interests: cardiomyopathies; sudden death; rare disease; heart failure; genetic cardiovascular diseases
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2. Center for Cardiac Arrhythmias of Genetic Origin and Laboratory of Cardiovascular Genetics, IRCCS Istituto Auxologico Italiano, 20135 Milan, Italy
3. Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milano-Bicocca, 20126 Milan, Italy
Interests: channelopathies; cardiomyopathies; sudden cardiac death; molecular cardiology
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Interests: cardiomyopathies; rare disease; heart failure; heart transplantation; machine learning
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Sudden cardiac death (SCD) remains a major public health concern and a devastating event, particularly when it affects young individuals with no prior symptoms. Inherited cardiac diseases, such as cardiomyopathies and channelopathies, are increasingly recognized as key contributors to SCD, especially in younger populations. The rapid evolution of genomic technologies and our growing understanding of gene–disease associations are opening new possibilities for early detection, risk stratification, and targeted interventions.
This Special Issue aims to capture the latest advances in the genetic and molecular underpinnings of SCD, bridging basic science and clinical practice. We invite original research, systematic reviews, and illustrative case reports on topics including, but not limited to, the following:
- Discovery of novel genes and variants associated with SCD;
- Genotype–phenotype correlations in inherited cardiac disorders;
- Risk stratification algorithms integrating clinical, imaging, and genetic data;
- Role of whole exome/genome sequencing and polygenic risk scores;
- Sudden death in rare diseases and systemic conditions with cardiac involvement;
- Forensic and ethical aspects of post mortem genetic testing ("molecular autopsy");
- Impact of family screening and genetic counseling in prevention strategies.
This Special Issue will provide a comprehensive platform for sharing insights into how genetic knowledge is transforming the prevention and management of SCD, with the ultimate goal of improving outcomes through more personalized and anticipatory approaches to care.
Dr. Giuseppe Limongelli
Dr. Lia Crotti
Dr. Emanuele Bobbio
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- sudden cardiac death
- inherited cardiac disorders
- cardiomyopathy
- channelopathy
- genetic testing
- risk stratification
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