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2 locus [ 9 ] . Mutations in the LMNA gene associated with DCM have a more severe prognosis and higher-event rates compared to individuals with DCM that do not have LMNA mutations [ 20 ] . A recent report describing another family with a LMNA mutation causing DCM and conduction system disease documents the need for permanent pacemaker implantation [ 21 ] . Previous reports on the proband's kindred support a high-event rate in family members often resulting in sudden cardiac death even in family members with permanent pacemakers [ 10 ] . For example, ten out of 38 family members with pacemakers for high-grade atrioventricular block died suddenly.
The malfunctions (inhibition, switch to the safety modus, i.e. stimulation with a fixed rate, and stimulation with a false signal) reported with pacemakers [ 1 ] - [ 18 ] due to the use of mobile phones may lead to discomfort and in rare cases to menacing situations for the pacemaker patient.
Those found to have mutations in lamin A/C should be evaluated for placement of pacemakers and automatic defibrillators in order to prevent the sudden cardiac death associated with this disease.
For older pacemakers a safety distance of 6 inches (15 centimeters) is sufficient to avoid malfunctions, although some publications recommend less than 6 inches.
Generally, the same precautions (6 inches or 15 centimeter minimum distance) as in the case of pacemakers should be encouraged.