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Prognosis and Clinical Characteristics of Dilated Cardiomyopathy With Family History via Pedigree Analysis.
Circulation journal : official journal of the Japanese Circulation Society - 22 Jul 2020
Marume Kyohei, Noguchi Teruo, Tateishi Emi, Morita Yoshiaki, Miura Hiroyuki, Nishimura Kunihiro, Ohta-Ogo Keiko, Yamada Naoaki, Tsujita Kenichi, Izumi Chisato, Kusano Kengo, Ogawa Hisao, Yasuda Satoshi
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The clinical characteristics and prognostic outcomes of dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) with a familial history (FHx) via pedigree analysis are unclear. METHODS AND RESULTS: We conducted a prospective observational study of 514 consecutive Japanese patients with DCM. FHx was defined as the presence of DCM in ≥1 family member within 2-degrees relative based on pedigree analysis. The primary endpoint was a...
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