Article
A novel three base-pair deletion in domain two of the cardiac sodium channel causes Brugada syndrome.
Journal of electrocardiology - 1 Jan 2000
Tan Boon Yew, Wang Luokai, Uttamchandani Mahesh, Barajas-Martinez Hector, Dumaine Robert, Morin Nathalie, Ching Chi Keong, Ho Kah Leng, Chong Daniel Thuan Tee, Chow Weien, Yap Eric Peng Huat, Moochhala Shabbir, Hu Dan, Yong Rita Yu Yin, Teo Wee Siong
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: Mutations within SCN5A are found in a significant proportion (15-30%) of Brugada syndrome (BrS) cases and impair sodium transport across excitable cardiac cells that mediate ventricular contractions. Genetic testing offers a means to clinically assess and manage affected individuals...
Topics
- Adult
- Brugada Syndrome
- Female
- Humans
- Male
- NAV1.5 Voltage-Gated Sodium Channel
- Pedigree
- Phenotype
- Sequence Deletion
- Syncope
