Checks reveal young women with deadly ‘silent’ heart risk

• Young women are at significant risk of sudden cardiac death from silent cardiac conditions, challenging the stereotype that this is primarily an issue affecting young male athletes
• Early screening and checks are essential for identifying asymptomatic cardiac pathology in young women before fatal events occur
• Healthcare professionals should maintain clinical suspicion for underlying cardiac disease in female patients presenting with non-specific symptoms or family histories of sudden death

Sudden cardiac death can happen without warning, and it's not just a problem for sporty young men, say experts.

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