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Family long QT syndrome type 2 associated with KCNH2 gene mutation: aborted sudden cardiac death

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Published
13 September 2023
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Cardiology - Case Reports
DOI
10.4081/monaldi.2023.2663

Abstract

A complete screening was performed in a family after one of its members presented with a sudden cardiac death event. A genetic analysis revealed a mutation that led to a long QT syndrome.

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