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Cardiac involvement in patients with lamin A/C gene mutations: a cohort observation.
Muscle & nerve - 1 Aug 2012
Carboni Nicola, Sardu Claudia, Cocco Eleonora, Marrosu Giovanni, Manzi Rosa C, Nissardi Vincenzo, Isola Franco, Mateddu Anna, Solla Elisabetta, Maioli Maria A, Oppo Valentina, Piras Rachele, Coghe Giancarlo, Lai Carlo, Marrosu Maria G
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INTRODUCTION: LMNA gene mutations are associated with cardiac and skeletal muscle alterations. METHODS: A cohort of 21 mutated individuals was assessed with clinical and instrumental investigations over the years. RESULTS: The median observation period was 6 years. Cardiac compromise was detected in 16 patients. Bradyarrhythmias were the most frequent manifestations, followed by supraventricular arrhythmias. Two...
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