Publications by authors named "X Jeunemaitre"
Background: Isolated posterior leaflet mitral valve prolapse (PostMVP), a common form of MVP, often referred as fibroelastic deficiency, is considered a degenerative disease. PostMVP patients are usually asymptomatic and often undiagnosed until chordal rupture. The present study aims to characterize familial PostMVP phenotype and familial recurrence, its genetic background, and the pathophysiological processes involved.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Although the optimal approach is debated, systematic genetic screening for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is recommended.
Aims: The performance of this approach was tested in GEREMY, a HCM prospective observational French register.
Methods: Screening was based on a 12-gene panel, including the Fabry disease (GLA) and the transthyretin (TTR) genes.
Article Synopsis
- Hyperkalemia is a common electrolyte imbalance, impacting around 7.3% of patients with hypertension, often due to medications or chronic kidney disease.
- A small percentage (0.04%) of these patients had familial hyperkalemic hypertension (FHH), with higher prevalence in those with unexplained hyperkalemia.
- Hyperkalemia is linked to increased cardiovascular risks, emphasizing the need for early diagnosis and tailored treatment strategies for effective management.