| Literature DB >> 19185812 |
Gregory Webster1, Charles I Berul.
Abstract
Long-QT syndromes (LQTSs) have been described in all ages and are a significant cause of cardiovascular mortality, especially in structurally normal hearts. Abnormalities in transmembrane ion conduction channels and structural proteins produce these clinical syndromes, labeled LQT1-LQT12; however, genotype-positive patients still represent only about 70% of LQTSs. Future research will determine the etiology of the remaining cases, further risk-stratify the known genetic defects, improve current treatment options for these syndromes, and uncover novel therapies.Entities:
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Year: 2008 PMID: 19185812 PMCID: PMC4260467 DOI: 10.1016/j.tcm.2008.11.002
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Trends Cardiovasc Med ISSN: 1050-1738 Impact factor: 6.677