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Adrenergic receptor genotype influences heart failure severity and β-blocker response in children with dilated cardiomyopathy.
Pediatric research - 1 Feb 2015
Reddy Sushma, Fung Alan, Manlhiot Cedric, Tierney Elif Seda Selamet, Chung Wendy K, Blume Elizabeth, Kaufman Beth D, Goldmuntz Elizabeth, Colan Steven, Mital Seema
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Adrenergic receptor (ADR) genotypes are associated with heart failure (HF) and β-blocker response in adults. We assessed the influence of ADR genotypes in children with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). METHODS: Ninety-one children with advanced DCM and 44 with stable DCM were genotyped for three ADR genotypes associated with HF risk in adults: α2cdel322-325, β1Arg389, and β2Arg16. Data were analyzed by...
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