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Diagnostic yield of genetic testing in heart transplant recipients with prior cardiomyopathy.
The Journal of heart and lung transplantation : the official publication of the International Society for Heart Transplantation - 1 Sept 2022
Boen Hanne M, Loeys Bart L, Alaerts Maaike, Saenen Johan B, Goovaerts Inge, Van Laer Lut, Vorlat Anne, Vermeulen Tom, Franssen Constantijn, Pauwels Patrick, Rodrigus Inez, Heidbuchel Hein, Van Craenenbroeck Emeline M
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BACKGROUND: The importance of genetic testing for cardiomyopathies has increased in the last decade. However, in heart transplant patients with former cardiomyopathy, genetic testing in retrospect is not routinely performed. We hypothesize that the yield of genetic testing in this population is considerable, and will have a major impact for both patients and relatives. METHODS: Patients that underwent heart...
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