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Arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia: clinical characteristics and identification of novel desmosome gene mutations.
Journal of the Formosan Medical Association = Taiwan yi zhi - 1 Jul 2008
Yu Chih-Chieh, Yu Cheng-Han, Hsueh Chia-Hsiang, Yang Chi-Tung, Juang Jyh-Ming, Hwang Juey-Jen, Lin Jiunn-Lee, Lai Ling-Ping
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND/PURPOSE: Desmosome gene mutations have been reported in patients with arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia (ARVD). However, there are hardly any genetic studies in Asians. We studied the clinical characteristics, cardiac manifestations and desmosome gene mutations in ARVD patients in Taiwan. METHODS: Medical records of five ARVD patients were reviewed and genomic DNA was obtained from peripheral...
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