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A novel form of short QT syndrome (SQT3) is caused by a mutation in the KCNJ2 gene.
Circulation research - 15 Apr 2005
Priori Silvia G, Pandit Sandeep V, Rivolta Ilaria, Berenfeld Omer, Ronchetti Elena, Dhamoon Amit, Napolitano Carlo, Anumonwo Justus, di Barletta Marina Raffaele, Gudapakkam Smitha, Bosi Giuliano, Stramba-Badiale Marco, Jalife José
Abstract excerpt
Short QT syndrome (SQTS) leads to an abbreviated QTc interval and predisposes patients to life-threatening arrhythmias. To date, two forms of the disease have been identified: SQT1, caused by a gain of function substitution in the HERG (I(Kr)) channel, and SQT2, caused by a gain of function substitution in the KvLQT1 (I(Ks)) channel. Here we identify a new variant, "SQT3", which has a unique ECG phenotype...
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