Arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia: clinical characteristics and identification of novel desmosome gene mutations
Journal
Journal of the Formosan Medical Association = Taiwan yi zhi
Journal Volume
107
Journal Issue
7
Pages
548
Date Issued
2008-07
Author(s)
Yu, Cheng-Han
Hsueh, Chia-Hsiang
Yang, Chi-Tung
Abstract
Desmosome gene mutations have been reported in patients with arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia (ARVD). However, there are hardly any genetic studies in Asians. We studied the clinical characteristics, cardiac manifestations and desmosome gene mutations in ARVD patients in Taiwan.
Subjects
Arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia | Desmosomes | DNA mutational analysis | Genes
Type
journal article