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Family Communication About Genetic Risk of Hereditary Cardiomyopathies and Arrhythmias: an Integrative Review.
Journal of genetic counseling - 1 Sept 2018
Shah Lisa L, Daack-Hirsch Sandra
Abstract excerpt
Screening for hereditary cardiomyopathies and arrhythmias (HCA) may enable early detection, treatment, targeted surveillance, and result in effective prevention of debilitating complications and sudden cardiac death. Screening at-risk family members for HCA is conducted through cascade screening. Only half of at-risk family members are screened for HCA. To participate in screening, at-risk family members must be...
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