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Heterozygous desmin gene (DES) mutation contributes to familial dilated cardiomyopathy.
The Journal of international medical research - 1 Apr 2021
Huang Ying-Shuo, Xing Yun-Li, Li Hong-Wei
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Familial dilated cardiomyopathy (FDCM) is characterized by high genetic heterogeneity and an increased risk of heart failure or sudden cardiac death in adults. We report the case of a 62-year-old man with a 2-month history of shortness of breath during activity, without paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea. The patient underwent a series of examinations including transthoracic echocardiography, coronary arteriography,...
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