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Hemochromatosis mutations are not linked to dilated cardiomyopathy in Israeli patients.
European journal of heart failure - 1 Aug 2004
Goland Sorel, Beilinson Nick, Kaftouri Avinoam, Shimoni Sara, Caspi Abraham, Malnick Stephen D H
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AIMS: Hemochromatosis is a condition in which iron loading impairs the function of many organs, including the heart. Congestive heart failure with left ventricular dilatation is commonly found in patients with hemochromatosis. Two missense mutations (C282Y and H63D) have been shown to be responsible for the majority of cases of hemochromatosis. METHODS AND RESULTS: We examined 156 patients with congestive heart...
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