Andersen-Tawil syndrome screening

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Vamsikrishna Gunnam M.B.B.S [2]

Overview

There is insufficient evidence to recommend routine screening for Andersen-Tawil syndrome. But when a patient with positive KCNJ2 mutation follow the patient with ECG and holter monitoring.

Screening

Holter monitor tracing
Holter monitor tracing demonstrating an episode of nonsustained bidirectional ventricular tachycardia. Case courtesy by Michael David Fryer et al[4]
12 lead ECG
A 12 lead ECG recorded from the patient showing frequent polymorphic ectopy. Case courtesy by Michael David Fryer et al[5]


References

  1. Adam MP, Ardinger HH, Pagon RA, Wallace SE, Bean LJH, Stephens K; et al. (1993). "GeneReviews®". PMID 20301441.
  2. Spillane, J; Kullmann, D M; Hanna, M G (2015). "Genetic neurological channelopathies: molecular genetics and clinical phenotypes". Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry: jnnp-2015–311233. doi:10.1136/jnnp-2015-311233. ISSN 0022-3050.
  3. Fernlund E, Lundin C, Hertervig E, Kongstad O, Alders M, Platonov P (2013). "Novel mutation in the KCNJ2 gene is associated with a malignant arrhythmic phenotype of Andersen-Tawil syndrome". Ann Noninvasive Electrocardiol. 18 (5): 471–8. doi:10.1111/anec.12074. PMID 24047492.
  4. "Recurrent syncope in the Andersen Tawil syndrome – Cardiac or neurological?".
  5. "Recurrent syncope in the Andersen Tawil syndrome – Cardiac or neurological?".

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