Journal article
Genome-wide analyses identify SCN5A as a susceptibility locus for premature atrial contraction frequency
Abstract
Premature atrial contractions (PACs) are frequently observed on electrocardiograms and are associated with increased risks of atrial fibrillation (AF), stroke, and mortality. In this study, we aimed to identify genetic susceptibility loci for PAC frequency. We performed a genome-wide association study meta-analysis with PAC frequency obtained from ambulatory cardiac monitoring in 4,831 individuals of European ancestry. We identified a …
Authors
Thériault S; Imboden M; Biggs ML; Austin TR; Aeschbacher S; Schaffner E; Brody JA; Bartz TM; Risch M; Grossmann K
Journal
iScience, Vol. 25, No. 10,
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
October 2022
DOI
10.1016/j.isci.2022.105210
ISSN
2589-0042