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SCN5A mutation-associated atrial cardiomyopathy unmasked by atrial flutter

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: The SCN5A gene encodes the voltage-gated sodium channel Nav1.5. Mutations in SCN5A are associated with various cardiac disorders, including Long QT syndrome type 3, Brugada syndrome, sick sinus syndrome, atrial fibrillation, progressive conduction system disease, multifocal ectopic Purkinje-related premature contractions and dilated cardiomyopathy(1).

Source: HeartRhythm Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.hrcr.2026.07.029

Authors: Judith Küpper, Christophe Scavée, Sébastien Marchandise, Varnavas Varnavas

Institutions: Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc, UCLouvain

Language: English

Topic: Cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,100