Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the predictive value of the rs1805124 polymorphism of the SCN5A gene with regard to idiopathic cardiac conduction disorders.
Results: The AG genotype frequency was significantly higher in patients with an atrioventricular block (61,2%±6,0%) compared with healthy control subjects (34,8%±2,3%), p<0.0001. The AG genotype frequencies among patients with only idiopathic complete right bundle-branch block (CRBBB) (54,2%±5,5%) and those with both CLBBB and LAH (50%±5,1) were significantly higher than in the control group (34,8%±2,3%), p<0.005.
Conclusions: The AG genotype of the H558R (rs1805124) polymorphism of the SCN5A gene is a genetic predictor of idiopathic disorders of atrioventricular and intraventricular conduction.
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