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Genetic testing in the long QT syndrome: development and validation of an efficient approach to genotyping in clinical practice.
JAMA - 21 Dec 2005
Napolitano Carlo, Priori Silvia G, Schwartz Peter J, Bloise Raffaella, Ronchetti Elena, Nastoli Janni, Bottelli Georgia, Cerrone Marina, Leonardi Sergio
Abstract excerpt
CONTEXT: In long QT syndrome (LQTS), disease severity and response to therapy vary according to the genetic loci. There exists a critical need to devise strategies to expedite genetic analysis. OBJECTIVE: To perform genetic screening in patients with LQTS to determine the yield of genetic testing, as well as the type and the prevalence of mutations. DESIGN, PATIENTS, AND SETTING: We investigated whether the...
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