Article
Multiple independent genetic factors at NOS1AP modulate the QT interval in a multi-ethnic population.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2009
Arking Dan E, Khera Amit, Xing Chao, Kao W H Linda, Post Wendy, Boerwinkle Eric, Chakravarti Aravinda
Abstract excerpt
Extremes of electrocardiographic QT interval are associated with increased risk for sudden cardiac death (SCD); thus, identification and characterization of genetic variants that modulate QT interval may elucidate the underlying etiology of SCD. Previous studies have revealed an association betwe...
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