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SUBMITTER: Reza N
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6877905 | biostudies-literature | 2019
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Reza Nosheen N Chowns Jessica L JL Marzolf Amy A Kim Jessica J Levine Lisa D LD Supple Gregory G Owens Anjali Tiku AT
Case reports in cardiology 20191111
Lamin A/C cardiac disease is a genetic cardiomyopathy and arrhythmia syndrome caused by alterations in the function of the nuclear lamin A and C proteins. It is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner and usually presents in mid- to late adulthood with atrioventricular conduction abnormalities, atrial and ventricular arrhythmias, biventricular dysfunction, and advanced heart failure. While rare, women of childbearing age can exhibit an aggressive disease course, and appropriate risk stratifica ...[more]