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Lamin A/C cardiomyopathy: young onset, high penetrance, and frequent need for heart transplantation.
European heart journal - 7 Mar 2018
Hasselberg Nina Eide, Haland Trine Fink, Saberniak Jørg, Brekke Pål Haugar, Berge Knut Erik, Leren Trond Paul, Edvardsen Thor, Haugaa Kristina Hermann
Abstract excerpt
Aims: Lamin A/C (LMNA) mutations cause familial dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) with frequent conduction blocks and arrhythmias. We explored the prevalence, cardiac penetrance, and expressivity of LMNA mutations among familial DCM in Norway. Furthermore, we explored the risk factors and the outcomes in LMNA patients. Methods and results: During 2003-15, genetic testing was performed in patients referred for familial...
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