Publications by authors named "Vilde Waaler Loland"
J Am Heart Assoc
April 2021
Article Synopsis
- Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is a significant health issue globally, particularly affecting individuals aged 1-36 years, and this study aimed to investigate its connection with birth weight (BW) and gestational size.
- Using data from the Danish Medical Birth Register, the researchers analyzed over 2 million births from 1973 to 2008 and found that very low (<2500 g) and very high (>4500 g) birth weights were linked to a higher risk of SCD.
- The study concluded that small for gestational age (SGA) infants faced a notably increased risk of SCD and sudden arrhythmic death syndrome, emphasizing the importance of birth weight in understanding cardiac risks in young individuals.
