Vanderbilt Health Maps Genetic Variations Linked to Long QT Syndrome
What happened
An international collaboration led by Vanderbilt Health researchers created a map of 1,757 genetic variations that can trigger long QT syndrome, a life-threatening heart rhythm disorder. This finding was published in the journal Circulation, and Dan Roden and Andrew Glazer are co-senior authors on the paper. The research aims to enable more precise diagnosis and treatment for the disorder.
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Why it matters
The discovery may help identify a broader set of people with the disease and reduce the risk of sudden death, which affects about 3,500 people in the United States each year. Dan Roden noted that using genetic information to care for patients is becoming an increasing part of medical practice.
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Who's involved
- Dan RodenCo-senior author on the study regarding genetic variations and heart rhythm disorders.
- Vanderbilt HealthLed the international collaboration that mapped the genetic variations.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Vanderbilt UniversitySpeculative
Might see increased university research funding due to the success of affiliated medical centers.
- Vanderbilt University Medical CenterSpeculative
Could attract future grants and funding due to the successful research publication.
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The entities involved
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Vanderbilt Health
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