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Novel KCNQ1 splicing mutation in patients with forme fruste LQT1 aggravated by hypokalemia.
Journal of cardiology - 1 Aug 2014
Imai Michiko, Nakajima Tadashi, Kaneko Yoshiaki, Niwamae Nogiku, Irie Tadanobu, Ota Masaki, Iijima Takafumi, Tange Shoichi, Kurabayashi Masahiko
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BACKGROUND: Several KCNQ1 splicing mutations have been identified in patients with type-1 long QT syndrome (LQT1). It was suggested that the clinical severity may differ according to the aberrant splicing products. There may be precipitating factors that cause cardiac events in those with a mild...
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