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Genetic evaluation of dilated cardiomyopathy.
Current cardiology reports - 1 Jul 2013
Morales Ana, Hershberger Ray E
Abstract excerpt
Recent advances have expanded our ability to conduct a comprehensive genetic evaluation for dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). By evaluating recent literature, this review aims to bring the reader up-to-date on the genetic evaluation of DCM. Updated guidelines have been published. Mutations in BAG3, including a large deletion, were identified in 2 % of DCM. Truncating mutations in TTN were reported in 25 % of DCM. Two...
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