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Rare genetic mutations in Pakistani patients with dilated cardiomyopathy.
Gene - 5 Oct 2018
Shakeel Muhammad, Irfan Muhammad, Khan Ishtiaq Ahmad
Abstract excerpt
Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a leading cause of heart failure, and heart transplantation globally. There is enlargement of left ventricle of the heart impairing the systolic function in this disorder. The involvement of genetic factors in the pathogenesis of DCM has been reported in up to 50% of the cases. However, due to the complexity and heterogeneity of the disease, the complete pathophysiology remains...
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