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Cardiomyopathy other diagnostic studies
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Genetic testing can be performed in patients with inherited cardiomyopathies, including dilated cardiomyopathy, HCM and ARVD. Family members might also be screened by genetic testing and offered genetic counseling in cases of inherited cardiomyopathies.
Cardiomyopathy Other Diagnostic Studies
Cardiomyopathy Other Diagnostic Studies
Genetic testing can be performed in patients with inherited cardiomyopathies, including dilated cardiomyopathy, HCM and ARVD. Family members might also be screened by genetic testing and offered genetic counseling in cases of inherited cardiomyopathies.[1]
References
References
- ↑ Garcia J, Tahiliani J, Johnson NM, Aguilar S, Beltran D, Daly A, Decker E, Haverfield E, Herrera B, Murillo L, Nykamp K, Topper S (2016). “Clinical Genetic Testing for the Cardiomyopathies and Arrhythmias: A Systematic Framework for Establishing Clinical Validity and Addressing Genotypic and Phenotypic Heterogeneity”. Front Cardiovasc Med. 3: 20. doi:10.3389/fcvm.2016.00020. PMID 27446933.
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