Publications by authors named "Emma Freeth"
Eur J Hum Genet
July 2023
Article Synopsis
- A significant number of atrial fibrillation (AF) cases remain unexplained by known acquired risk factors, leading researchers to explore genetic testing in a young AF population.
- The study involved whole exome sequencing of 200 patients diagnosed with early-onset AF (under 60 years old), filtering genetic variants and classifying them according to established guidelines.
- Results showed a low diagnostic yield (3.0%) for identifying likely pathogenic variants, indicating the need for more research to uncover additional genetic and environmental factors contributing to AF in patients without clear genetic links.
