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Knock-in gain-of-function sodium channel mutation prolongs atrial action potentials and alters atrial vulnerability.
Heart rhythm - 1 Dec 2010
Blana Andreas, Kaese Sven, Fortmüller Lisa, Laakmann Sandra, Damke Dierk, van Bragt Kelly, Eckstein Jens, Piccini Ilaria, Kirchhefer Uwe, Nattel Stanley, Breithardt Günter, Carmeliet Peter, Carmeliet Edward, Schotten Ulrich, Verheule Sander, Kirchhof Paulus, Fabritz Larissa
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Patients with long QT syndrome (LQTS) are at increased risk not only for ventricular arrhythmias but also for atrial pathology including atrial fibrillation (AF). Some patients with "lone" AF carry Na(+)-channel mutations. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to determine the mech...
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