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Late gadolinium enhanced cardiovascular magnetic resonance of lamin A/C gene mutation related dilated cardiomyopathy.
Journal of cardiovascular magnetic resonance : official journal of the Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance - 20 Jun 2011
Holmström Miia, Kivistö Sari, Heliö Tiina, Jurkko Raija, Kaartinen Maija, Antila Margareta, Reissell Eeva, Kuusisto Johanna, Kärkkäinen Satu, Peuhkurinen Keijo, Koikkalainen Juha, Lötjönen Jyrki, Lauerma Kirsi
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BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to identify early features of lamin A/C gene mutation related dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) with cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR). We characterise myocardial and functional findings in carriers of lamin A/C mutation to facilitate the recognition of these patients using this method. We also investigated the connection between myocardial fibrosis and conduction...
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