A novel LMNA mutation (R189W) in familial dilated cardiomyopathy: evidence for a 'hot spot' region at exon 3: a case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>We describe a case of a patient with idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy and cardiac conduction abnormalities who presented a strong family history of sudden cardiac death. Genetic screening of lamin A/C gene revealed in proband the presence of a novel missense mut...

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Main Authors: Biagini Andrea, Colombo Maria, Vittorini Simona, Botto Nicoletta, Paradossi Umberto, Aquaro Giovanni, Andreassi Maria
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-03-01
Series:Cardiovascular Ultrasound
Online Access:http://www.cardiovascularultrasound.com/content/8/1/9