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Clinical and molecular genetic risk determinants in adult long QT syndrome type 1 and 2 patients : Koponen et al. Follow-up of adult LQTS patients.
BMC medical genetics - 5 Apr 2018
Koponen Mikael, Havulinna Aki S, Marjamaa Annukka, Tuiskula Annukka M, Salomaa Veikko, Laitinen-Forsblom Päivi J, Piippo Kirsi, Toivonen Lauri, Kontula Kimmo, Viitasalo Matti, Swan Heikki
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Long QT syndrome (LQTS) is an inherited cardiac disorder predisposing to sudden cardiac death (SCD). We studied factors affecting the clinical course of genetically confirmed patients, in particular those not receiving β-blocker treatment. In addition, an attempt was made to associate risk of events to specific types of KCNQ1 and KCNH2 mutations. METHODS: A follow-up study covering a mean of...
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