Abstract
Introduction: Long QT syndrome (LQTS) is a disorder of ventricular myocardial repolarization characterized by a prolonged QT interval on the electrocardiogram. It increases the risk of ventricular arrhythmias, which can cause syncope or sudden cardiac death. In this study, we study the genotype-phenotype relationships of patients referred to us with suspected arrhythmia syndrome. Methods: Seventeen cases and their twenty relatives were evaluated. Next-generation sequencing analysis was performed for 17 LQTS-related genes. Results: We detected seventeen single nucleotide variants (SNVs) with potential pathogenic significance in 26 of the 36 subjects analyzed. KCNH2 c.172G>A, KCNQ1 c.1768G>A, ANK2 c.4666A>T, c.1484_1485delCT, KCNH2 c.1888G>A were reported as pathogenic or likely pathogenic in HGMD variant classification database. Conclusion: Current study pointed out that early diagnosis can be life-saving for patients and their families by taking family history and detailed examination. Also, we highlight the clinical heterogeneity of arrhythmia syndrome through a patient with a dual phenotype.
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