Article
Torsades de pointes complicating atrioventricular block: evidence for a genetic predisposition.
Heart rhythm - 1 Feb 2007
Chevalier Philippe, Bellocq Chloé, Millat Gilles, Piqueras Eric, Potet Franck, Schott Jean-Jacques, Baró Isabelle, Lemarec Hervé, Barhanin Jacques, Rousson Robert, Rodriguez-Lafrasse Claire
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The prevalence of genetic risk factors has not been systematically evaluated in the setting of complete atriventricular (AV) block complicated by long QT syndrome (LQTS). OBJECTIVE: This study was performed to determine to what extent acquired LQTS in the context of AV block has a genetic substrate. METHODS: Among 420 recipients of pacemakers implanted over a 3-year period, we identified...
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