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Mutations in alpha-actinin-2 cause hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: a genome-wide analysis.
Journal of the American College of Cardiology - 16 Mar 2010
Chiu Christine, Bagnall Richard D, Ingles Jodie, Yeates Laura, Kennerson Marina, Donald Jennifer A, Jormakka Mika, Lind Joanne M, Semsarian Christopher
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OBJECTIVES: This study describes a genome-wide linkage analysis of a large family with clinically heterogeneous hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). BACKGROUND: Familial HCM is a disorder characterized by genetic heterogeneity. In as many as 50% of HCM cases, the genetic cause remains unknown, suggesting that other genes may be involved. METHODS: Clinical evaluation, including clinical history, physical...
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