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Catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia classification

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

Overview

Overview

Catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia can be classified based upon the underlying pathogenic mutation.

Classification

Classification

CPVT may be classified based upon the underlying pathogenic mutation into the following subtypes:[1]

Type OMIM Gene Protein Mode of inheritance Locus
CPVT1 604772 RyR2 Ryanodine receptor 2 Autosomal dominant 1q42.1-q43
CPVT2 611938 CASQ2 Calsequestrin 2 Autosomal recessive 1p13.3-p11
CPVT3 614021 Unknown Autosomal recessive 7p14–p22
CPVT4 614916 CALM1 Calmodulin 1 Autosomal dominant 14q32.11
CPVT5 615441 TRDN Triadin Autosomal recessive 6q22.31
References

References

  1. Sumitomo, Naokata (2016). “Current topics in catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia”. Journal of Arrhythmia. 32 (5): 344–351. doi:10.1016/j.joa.2015.09.008. ISSN 1880-4276.

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