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Echocardiography showed diffuse left ventricular dysfunction, and the electrocardiogram revealed third-degree atrioventricular block. Case 2 developed bilateral lower limb weakness at 38 years old, with milder symptoms. The main cardiac manifestation was paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. Case 3 presented at 33 years old with lower limb weakness and myalgia, with significant involvement of all four limbs. The primary cardiac finding was left ventricular hypertrophy, and the electrocardiogram showed sinus pauses. Despite the differences in clinical presentations, all three patients were diagnosed with the same DES c.1024A&amp;gt;G (p.Asn342Asp) variant. We discuss the possible factors contributing to the phenotypic differences. 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