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ArticleCureus2021

A Rare Case of RYR2 Mutation Causing Sudden Cardiac Arrest Due to Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia.

Lalitha Padmanabha Vemireddy, Ammar Aqeel, Grace W Ying, Delaram Majlesi, Vincent Woo

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Article in Cureus, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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1.4field-weighted citation impact, top 18% of its field
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3 citing papers in PubMed, 9 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

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5 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Lalitha Padmanabha VemireddyInternal Medicine, Chicago Medical School Internal Medicine Residency Program at Northwestern McHenry Hospital, McHenry, USA.
Ammar AqeelInternal Medicine, Chicago Medical School Internal Medicine Residency Program at Northwestern McHenry Hospital, McHenry, USA.
Grace W YingInternal Medicine, Chicago Medical School Internal Medicine Residency Program at Northwestern McHenry Hospital, McHenry, USA.
Delaram MajlesiInternal Medicine, Chicago Medical School Internal Medicine Residency Program at Northwestern McHenry Hospital, McHenry, USA.
Vincent WooCardiology, Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital, McHenry, USA.
Centegra Hospital McHenry · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (CPVT) is a complex disorder that can induce lethal ventricular arrhythmias, secondary to activation of the sympathetic nervous system. This disease is often diagnosed in childhood but can also manifest in adulthood (the early 40s). Gene mutations such as CALM1, RYR2 (ryanodine receptor-2), CASQ2, and TRDN have been identified as common causes of CPVT. Those affected can present with episodes of syncope, sudden cardiac arrest, or sudden cardiac death due to either fast polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (VT) or bidirectional VT. Diagnosing and managing CPVT can often be challenging as patients are often asymptomatic and may present after a sudden cardiac arrest. Exercise stress testing and genetic testing play a pivotal role in the workup of CPVT. Avoidance of strenuous activities and pharmacological therapy with beta-blockers are the mainstays of treatment. Here, we report a case of CPVT in a patient with RYR2 gene mutation, causing sudden cardiac arrest.

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catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardiaryr-2 gene mutation

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PMID33763313
PMCPMC7980721
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