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Common genetic variants in selected Ca²⁺ signaling genes and the risk of appropriate ICD interventions in patients with heart failure.
Journal of interventional cardiac electrophysiology : an international journal of arrhythmias and pacing - 1 Dec 2013
Francia Pietro, Adduci Carmen, Ricotta Agnese, Stanzione Rosita, Sensini Isabella, Uccellini Arianna, Frattari Alessandra, Balla Cristina, Cotugno Maria, Cappato Riccardo, Rubattu Speranza, Volpe Massimo
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE: Defective Ca²⁺ handling in failing cardiomyocites predisposes patients with heart failure (HF) to ventricular arrhythmia. We investigated whether gene variants of Ca²⁺ handling proteins are associated with the occurrence of ventricular tachycardia/fibrillation (VT/VF) in HF patients implanted with a primary prevention implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD). METHODS: One hundred thirty-six patients...
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