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SCN5A mutation associated with cardiac conduction defect and atrial arrhythmias.
Journal of cardiovascular electrophysiology - 1 May 2006
Laitinen-Forsblom Päivi J, Mäkynen Pekka, Mäkynen Heikki, Yli-Mäyry Sinikka, Virtanen Vesa, Kontula Kimmo, Aalto-Setälä Katriina
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INTRODUCTION: We aimed at identifying the molecular defect underlying the clinical phenotype of a Finnish family with a cardiac conduction defect and atrial arrhythmias. METHODS AND RESULTS: A large Finnish family was clinically evaluated (ECG, 24-hour ambulatory ECG, echocardiography). We performed linkage analysis with markers flanking the SCN5A gene and subsequently sequenced the SCN5A gene. Five family...
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