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Title: Localization of Romano-Ward long QT syndrome gene, LQTI, to the interval between tyrosine hydroxylase (TH) and D11S1349

Journal Article · · American Journal of Human Genetics
OSTI ID:105258
 [1]; ;  [2]
  1. Univ. of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI (United States)
  2. Emory Univ., Atlanta, GA (United States); and others

The Romano-Ward long-QT syndrome (RWLQTS) is an autosomal dominant disorder that is characterized by heritable prolongation of the QT interval, syncope, and sudden death. Identification of the gene responsible for this syndrome may aid the diagnosis, management, and treatment of patients with this disease. Furthermore, it may lead to improved understanding of and therapy for other sympathetic-dependent ventricular arrhythmias. 20 refs., 1 fig., 1 tab.

OSTI ID:
105258
Journal Information:
American Journal of Human Genetics, Vol. 57, Issue 2; Other Information: PBD: Aug 1995
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English