Genetics of dilated cardiomyopathy.

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PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), which include genetic and nongenetic forms, is the most common form of cardiomyopathy. DCM is characterized by left ventricular or biventricular dilation with impaired contraction. In the United States, DCM is a burden to healthcare that accounts for approximately 10,000 deaths and 46,000 hospitalizations annually. In this review, we will focus on the genetic forms...

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