Publications by authors named "Angelo L de la Rosa"

Background: Catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (CPVT) is a primary arrhythmia disorder characterized by syncope or sudden cardiac death and typically caused by a gain-of-function of the Ryanodine Receptor Type 2 () mutation. Calmodulin is a calcium-binding protein responsible for many intracellular signalling pathways and disruptions in function or regulation may lead to potentially fatal arrhythmias. We present a case of a young patient with CPVT found to have an unusual, potentially causative, Calmodulin 2-a protein coding gene () mutation.

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  • ACHD patients have a higher likelihood of rejection after heart transplantation compared to non-ACHD patients, with 21% experiencing cellular rejection and 15.8% antibody-mediated rejection.
  • Despite this, there was no significant increase in hospital readmissions or allograft vasculopathy one year post-transplant.
  • Overall, with careful patient selection and management, heart transplantation can be a viable option for adults with congenital heart disease.
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