Article
The Phenotypic Spectrum of a Mutation Hotspot Responsible for the Short QT Syndrome.
JACC. Clinical electrophysiology - 1 Jul 2017
Hu Dan, Li Yang, Zhang Jiancheng, Pfeiffer Ryan, Gollob Michael H, Healey Jeff, Harrell Daniel Toshio, Makita Naomasa, Abe Haruhiko, Sun Yaxun, Guo Jihong, Zhang Li, Yan Ganxin, Mah Douglas, Walsh Edward P, Leopold Harris B, Giustetto Carla, Gaita Fiorenzo, Zienciuk-Krajka Agnieszka, Mazzanti Andrea, Priori Silvia G, Antzelevitch Charles, Barajas-Martinez Hector
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES: This study sought to evaluate the phenotypic and functional expression of an apparent hotspot mutation associated with short QT syndrome (SQTS). BACKGROUND: SQTS is a rare channelopathy associated with a high risk of life-threatening arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death (SCD). METHODS: Probands diagnosed with SQTS and their family members were evaluated clinically and genetically. KCNH2 wild-type (WT)...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
