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Clinical characteristics and mutational analysis of the RyR2 gene in seven Czech families with catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia.
Pacing and clinical electrophysiology : PACE - 1 Jul 2012
Andrsova Irena, Valaskova Iveta, Kubus Peter, Vit Pavel, Gaillyova Renata, Kadlecova Jitka, Manouskova Lenka, Novotny Tomas
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BACKGROUND: Catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (CPVT) is a rare hereditary arrhythmia. The onset of clinical symptoms usually occurs during childhood, and is typically related to exercise. The aim of our study was to describe the clinical characteristics of seven Czech families with CPVT and the results of mutational analysis of the RyR2 gene in these families. METHODS: The subjects and their...
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