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AV conduction and some intraventricular conduction | AV conduction and some intraventricular conduction | ||
delay) in combination with a family history of dilated | delay) in combination with a family history of dilated | ||
cardiomyopathy is highly suggestive for a ‘laminopathy’, | cardiomyopathy is highly suggestive for a '''‘laminopathy’''', | ||
i.e. a familial dilated cardiomyopathy based on a | i.e. a familial dilated cardiomyopathy based on a | ||
mutation in the lamin A/C gene. A comparable ECG | mutation in the lamin A/C gene. A comparable ECG | ||
(without second-degree AV block) | (without second-degree AV block) can be seen in a previous [[The_ECG_of_a_(cardio)myopathy%3F|rhythm puzzle]]. A myopathy is frequently present | ||
as well, but neuromuscular tests in this case revealed | as well, but neuromuscular tests in this case revealed | ||
no abnormalities. An echocardiogram revealed cardiac | no abnormalities. An echocardiogram revealed cardiac | ||
