Identification of a novel <it>KCNQ1 </it>mutation associated with both Jervell and Lange-Nielsen and Romano-Ward forms of long QT syndrome in a Chinese family

Identification of a novel <it>KCNQ1 </it>mutation associated with both Jervell and Lange-Nielsen and Romano-Ward forms of long QT syndrome in a Chinese family

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Long QT syndrome (LQTS) is a cardiac disorder characterized by prolonged QT intervals on electrocardiograms (ECG), ventricular arrhythmias, and sudden death. Clinically, two inherited forms of LQTS have been defined: autosomal domina...

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Main Authors: Liu Jing, Yang Junguo, Cheng Lingling, Zhang Shirong, Wang Pengyun, Ren Xiang, Yin Ke, Zhang Su, Liu Mugen, Wang Qing
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-04-01
Series:BMC Medical Genetics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2350/9/24

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