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Dilated Cardiomyopathy: Genetic Determinants and Mechanisms.
Circulation research - 15 Sept 2017
McNally Elizabeth M, Mestroni Luisa
Abstract excerpt
Nonischemic dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) often has a genetic pathogenesis. Because of the large number of genes and alleles attributed to DCM, comprehensive genetic testing encompasses ever-increasing gene panels. Genetic diagnosis can help predict prognosis, especially with regard to arrhythmia risk for certain subtypes. Moreover, cascade genetic testing in family members can identify those who are at risk or...
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