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Atrial Fibrillation and Long QT Syndrome Presenting in a 12-Year-Old Girl
Joint Authors
Orland, Kate M.
Knoche, Jonathan W.
January, Craig T.
Maginot, Kathleen R.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-11-05
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is rare in the pediatric population; however, there is increasing recognition that AF can be inherited.
Long QT syndrome (LQTS), likewise, can be both acquired and inherited with mutations leading to abnormalities in cardiac ion channel function.
Mutations in KCNQ1 are the most common cause of LQTS.
Although rare, mutations in KCNQ1 also can cause familial AF.
This report describes a child with a KCNQ1 missense mutation who uniquely expresses concomitant AF and LQTS.
Due to the potential for increased morbidity and mortality, young patients who present with AF and a family history suggestive of inherited arrhythmias should trigger further investigation for LQTS and subsequent familial genetic counseling.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Knoche, Jonathan W.& Orland, Kate M.& January, Craig T.& Maginot, Kathleen R.. 2012. Atrial Fibrillation and Long QT Syndrome Presenting in a 12-Year-Old Girl. Case Reports in Pediatrics،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Knoche, Jonathan W.…[et al.]. Atrial Fibrillation and Long QT Syndrome Presenting in a 12-Year-Old Girl. Case Reports in Pediatrics No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Knoche, Jonathan W.& Orland, Kate M.& January, Craig T.& Maginot, Kathleen R.. Atrial Fibrillation and Long QT Syndrome Presenting in a 12-Year-Old Girl. Case Reports in Pediatrics. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-447539
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-447539