Sudden cardiac death in the young: A consensus statement on recommended practices for cardiac examination by pathologists from the Society for Cardiovascular Pathology

•Sudden cardiac death in the young is often due to a genetically transmitted disease process.•No consistent forensic pathology guidelines for cardiac examination in these cases.•Collaboration of SCVP members and CV-trained, practicing forensic pathologists.•These guidelines may result in life-saving medical intervention for family members.