Article
Natural history of dilated cardiomyopathy due to lamin A/C gene mutations.
Journal of the American College of Cardiology - 5 Mar 2003
Taylor Matthew R G, Fain Pamela R, Sinagra Gianfranco, Robinson Misi L, Robertson Alastair D, Carniel Elisa, Di Lenarda Andrea, Bohlmeyer Teresa J, Ferguson Debra A, Brodsky Gary L, Boucek Mark M, Lascor Jean, Moss Andrew C, Li Wai Lun P, Stetler Gary L, Muntoni Francesco, Bristow Michael R, Mestroni Luisa
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES: We examined the prevalence, genotype-phenotype correlation, and natural history of lamin A/C gene (LMNA) mutations in subjects with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). BACKGROUND: Mutations in LMNA have been found in patients with DCM with familial conduction defects and muscular dystrophy, but the clinical spectrum, prognosis, and clinical relevance of laminopathies in DCM are unknown. BACKGROUND: A cohort...
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