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Noonan's cardiomyopathy: a non-hypertrophic variant
R A Cooke1, J B Chambers, P V Curry
1Department of Cardiology, Guy's Hospital, London.
British Heart Journal
|June 1, 1994
Summary
This study identifies a non-hypertrophic cardiomyopathy with restrictive pathophysiology in families with Noonan syndrome. This contrasts with previously described hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in Noonan syndrome.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Genetics
- Pediatrics
Background:
- Noonan syndrome is a genetic disorder often associated with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
- Non-hypertrophic cardiomyopathies are less commonly reported in Noonan syndrome.