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Genetic counseling and testing for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: the pediatric perspective.
Journal of cardiovascular translational research - 1 Dec 2009
Demo Erin M, Skrzynia Cécile, Baxter Samantha
Abstract excerpt
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a common cardiac disease that is now being identified in the pediatric population. The etiology of this disease is largely genetic, and as a result, genetics professionals are becoming more involved in the management of these patients. We present multiple case scenarios that highlight the complex nature of this disease and how genetic counselors and cardiologists can interact...
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