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Follow-up of 316 molecularly defined pediatric long-QT syndrome patients: clinical course, treatments, and side effects.
Circulation. Arrhythmia and electrophysiology - 1 Aug 2015
Koponen Mikael, Marjamaa Annukka, Hiippala Anita, Happonen Juha-Matti, Havulinna Aki S, Salomaa Veikko, Lahtinen Annukka M, Hintsa Taina, Viitasalo Matti, Toivonen Lauri, Kontula Kimmo, Swan Heikki
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Inherited long-QT syndrome (LQTS) is associated with risk of sudden death. We assessed the clinical course and the fulfillment of current treatment strategies in molecularly defined pediatric LQTS type 1 and (LQT1) and type 2 (LQT2) patients. METHODS AND RESULTS: Follow-up data covering a mean of 12 years were collected for 316 genotyped LQT1 and LQT2 patients aged 0 to 18 years. No arrhythmic deaths...
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