Exome Sequencing Identifies Compound Heterozygous Mutations in SCN5A Associated with Congenital Complete Heart Block in the Thai Population

Background. Congenital heart block is characterized by blockage of electrical impulses from the atrioventricular node (AV node) to the ventricles. This blockage can be caused by ion channel impairment that is the result of genetic variation. This study aimed to investigate the possible causative var...

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Main Authors: Chuphong Thongnak, Pornprot Limprasert, Duangkamol Tangviriyapaiboon, Suchaya Silvilairat, Apichaya Puangpetch, Ekawat Pasomsub, Chonlaphat Sukasem, Wasun Chantratita
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2016-01-01
Series:Disease Markers
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/3684965