Molecular Diagnosis of the Inherited Long-QT Syndrome in a Woman Who Died after Near-Drowning

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Inherited long-QT syndrome can be the underlying cause of unexplained drowning or near-drowning fatalities, which can be identified through molecular genetic diagnosis. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

Michael J. Ackerman; David J. Tester; Co-burn J. Porter; William D. Edwards

doi:10.1056/nejm199910073411504

October 7, 1999New England Journal of Medicine

Molecular Diagnosis of the Inherited Long-QT Syndrome in a Woman Who Died after Near-Drowning

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1 woman who died after near-drowning

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Molecular diagnosis (genetic testing) for inherited long-QT syndrome

Highlights the potential role of inherited long-QT syndrome and the utility of molecular autopsy in unexplained drowning or near-drowning fatalities.

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Supports molecular autopsy in unexplained near-drownings; hypothesis-generating and should not yet change practice.

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