Article
Deleterious protein-altering mutations in the SCN10A voltage-gated sodium channel gene are associated with prolonged QT.
Clinical genetics - 1 Apr 2018
Abou Ziki M D, Seidelmann S B, Smith E, Atteya G, Jiang Y, Fernandes R G, Marieb M A, Akar J G, Mani A
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Long QT syndrome (LQT) is a pro-arrhythmogenic condition with life-threatening complications. Fifteen genes have been associated with congenital LQT, however, the genetic causes remain unknown in more than 20% of cases. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Eighteen patients with history of palpitations, pre-syncope, syncope and prolonged QT were referred to the Yale Cardiovascular Genetics Program. All subjects...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
