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Clinical presentation and genetic analysis of a five generation Chinese family with isolated left ventricular noncompaction.
Internal medicine (Tokyo, Japan) - 1 Jan 2008
Xia Shudong, Wang Hongxia, Zhang Xiaoliang, Zhu Jianhua, Tang Xiaoli
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OBJECTIVE: Isolated left ventricular noncompaction (ILVNC) is a rare congenital cardiomyopathy characterized by numerous excessive trabeculations and deep intertrabecular recesses. To date, the clinical features and genetic causes of ILVNC remain unclear. Here, we report the clinical presentation and genetic analysis of a five generation Chinese family with ILVNC. METHODS: For this study, 21 living family members...
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