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Severe cardiac conduction disease associated with titin gene mutation.

Authors :
Uniat, Jonathan
Hill, Allison
Shwayder, Mark
Bar‐Cohen, Yaniv
Source :
Pacing & Clinical Electrophysiology; Feb2024, Vol. 47 Issue 2, p253-255, 3p
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Heart block is rare in pediatrics with many possible causes. An association between complete heart block (CHB) and pathogenic titin (TTN) mutations have not been previously described. We report a 9‐year‐old female with history of leukodystrophy and family history of atrial fibrillation who presented with syncope and conduction abnormalities, including CHB. She underwent pacemaker implantation and genetic testing demonstrated a pathogenic TTN mutation likely responsible for her cardiac findings. Our case suggests an association between TTN mutations and conduction disease and emphasizes broadening gene testing in assessing these patients, especially when a family history is present. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01478389
Volume :
47
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Pacing & Clinical Electrophysiology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
175446314
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/pace.14726