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Novel mutation in the SCN5A gene associated with arrhythmic storm development during acute myocardial infarction.
Heart rhythm - 1 Aug 2007
Hu Dan, Viskin Sami, Oliva Antonio, Carrier Tabitha, Cordeiro Jonathan M, Barajas-Martinez Hector, Wu Yuesheng, Burashnikov Elena, Sicouri Serge, Brugada Ramon, Rosso Rafael, Guerchicoff Alejandra, Pollevick Guido D, Antzelevitch Charles
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Ventricular tachycardia (VT) and ventricular fibrillation (VF) complicating Brugada syndrome, a genetic disorder linked to SCN5A mutations, and VF complicating acute myocardial infarction (AMI) both have been linked to phase 2 reentry. OBJECTIVE: Given the mechanistic similarities in...
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