Article
Genetic Dilated Cardiomyopathy: A Review.
Methodist DeBakey cardiovascular journal - 1 Jan 2026
Boslough Madelyn, Taylor Matthew R G, Mestroni Luisa, Lombardi Raffaela
Abstract excerpt
Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a leading cause of nonischemic heart failure. Genetic causes are identifiable in 25% to 30% of patients. This review describes the pathophysiology underlying genetic DCM, the genes most strongly associated with DCM, and both standard and novel therapies for treating genetic DCM.
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- Humans
- Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Phenotype
- Mutation
- Risk Factors
- Heredity
- Animals
