Clinical and molecular genetic risk determinants in adult long QT syndrome type 1 and 2 patients

• Main Authors: Mikael Koponen (Author), Aki S. Havulinna (Author), Annukka Marjamaa (Author), Annukka M. Tuiskula (Author), Veikko Salomaa (Author), Päivi J. Laitinen-Forsblom (Author), Kirsi Piippo (Author), Lauri Toivonen (Author), Kimmo Kontula (Author), Matti Viitasalo (Author), Heikki Swan (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Long QT syndrome (LQTS) is an inherited cardiac disorder predisposing to sudden cardiac death (SCD). We studied factors affecting the clinical course of genetically confirmed patients, in particular those not receiving β-blocker treatment. In addition, an attempt was made to asso...