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Mutations in sarcomere protein genes as a cause of dilated cardiomyopathy
- Source :
- The New England Journal of Medicine. Dec 7, 2000, Vol. 343 Issue 23, p1688, 9 p.
- Publication Year :
- 2000
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Abstract
- Mutations in the genes for some proteins in heart muscle may cause some types of cardiomyopathy. Cardiomyopathy is the medical term for heart disease that does not involve the coronary arteries or heart valves. This study of five families shows that cardiomyopathy may be a muscle defect.
- Subjects :
- Cardiomyopathy, Dilated -- Genetic aspects
Gene mutations -- Health aspects
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Details
- ISSN :
- 00284793
- Volume :
- 343
- Issue :
- 23
- Database :
- Gale General OneFile
- Journal :
- The New England Journal of Medicine
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsgcl.67874919