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Long QT Syndrome–Associated Mutations in Intrauterine Fetal Death
10 Apr 2013
Abstract excerpt
IMPORTANCE: Intrauterine fetal death or stillbirth occurs in approximately 1 out of every 160 pregnancies and accounts for 50% of all perinatal deaths. Postmortem evaluation fails to elucidate an underlying cause in many cases. Long QT syndrome (LQTS) may contribute to this problem. OBJECTIVE: To determine the spectrum and prevalence of mutations in the 3 most common LQTS susceptible genes (KCNQ1, KCNH2, and...
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