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Myotonic dystrophy type 1 mimics and exacerbates Brugada phenotype induced by Nav1.5 sodium channel loss-of-function mutation.
Heart rhythm - 1 Aug 2014
Pambrun Thomas, Mercier Aurélie, Chatelier Aurélien, Patri Sylvie, Schott Jean-Jacques, Le Scouarnec Solena, Chahine Mohamed, Degand Bruno, Bois Patrick
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BACKGROUND: Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1), a muscular dystrophy due to CTG expansion in the DMPK gene, can cause cardiac conduction disorders and sudden death. These cardiac manifestations are similar to those observed in loss-of-function SCN5A mutations, which are also responsible for Brugada syndrome (BrS). OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to investigate DM1 effects on clinical expression of a...
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