PPA2 gene is involved in neonatal fatal acute dilated cardiomyopathy

ConclusionsPPA2 gene plays a significant role in inherited infant dilated cardiomyopathies. According to the genotype, sudden death can happen very early in the childhood or might be triggered with alcohol absorption or common viral illness. PPA2 should be systematically added in the currently used cardiomyopathy genes panels but also in SUDI's since cardiac manifestations can be extremely acute especially in neonates.
Source: Archives of Cardiovascular Diseases Supplements - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research