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Troponin T Mutation as a Cause of Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction in a Young Patient with Previous Surgical Correction of Aortic Coarctation.
Biomolecules - 6 May 2021
Caiazza Martina, Lioncino Michele, Monda Emanuele, Di Fraia Francesco, Verrillo Federica, Pacileo Roberta, Amodio Federica, Rubino Marta, Cirillo Annapaola, Fusco Adelaide, Romeo Emanuele, Scatteia Alessandra, Dellegrottaglie Santo, Calabrò Paolo, Sarubbi Berardo, Baban Anwar, Frisso Giulia, Russo Maria Giovanna, Limongelli Giuseppe
Abstract excerpt
Coarctation of the aorta is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among adults with congenital heart disease (ACHD). Lifelong surveillance is mandatory to screen for possible long-term cardiovascular events. Left ventricular systolic dysfunction has been reported in association with recoarctation, and association with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCMP) is very rare. Herein, we report the case of a 19-year-old boy...
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