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. 1978 Nov;40(11):1314–1316. doi: 10.1136/hrt.40.11.1314

Familial sinus node dysfunction with autosomal dominant inheritance.

H Lehmann, U E Klein
PMCID: PMC483570  PMID: 718774

Abstract

A large family with sinus node dysfunction is described, spanning three generations and with an autosomal dominant trait. There was an obvious association between the grade of mental retardation and the severity of the sinoatrial disorder.

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