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Genetic variation in the parasympathetic signaling pathway in patients with reflex syncope.
Genetics and molecular research : GMR - 30 Jan 2013
Holmegard H N, Benn M, Mehlsen J, Haunsø S
Abstract excerpt
Reflex syncope is defined by a self-terminating transient loss of consciousness associated with an exaggerated response of the vagal reflexes upon orthostatic challenges. A hereditary component has previously been suggested. We hypothesized that variations in genes encoding proteins mediating the vagal signaling in the heart may be involved in reflex syncope pathogenesis. We systematically resequenced the entire...
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