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Genealogy and clinical course of catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia caused by the ryanodine receptor type 2 P2328S mutation.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2020
Koponen Mikael, Marjamaa Annukka, Tuiskula Annukka M, Viitasalo Matti, Nallinmaa-Luoto Terhi, Leinonen Jaakko T, Widen Elisabeth, Toivonen Lauri, Kontula Kimmo, Swan Heikki
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (CPVT) is a severe inherited arrhythmic disease associated with a risk of syncope and sudden cardiac death (SCD). AIMS: We aimed at identifying RYR2 P2328S founder mutation carriers and describing the clinical course associated with the mutation. METHODS: The study population was drawn from the Finnish Inherited Cardiac Disorder Research Registry,...
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