Article
Hereditary dilated cardiomyopathy.
Clinical cardiology - 1 Jan 1995
McMinn T R, Ross J
Abstract excerpt
Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a common and important cause of morbidity and mortality. Many factors can contribute to the development of this disorder, although most commonly the etiology is unexplained. However, recent studies in individuals with idiopathic DCM now reveal a heritable cause in 20-30% of individuals. Diverse modes of inheritance have been demonstrated, encompassing an autosomal dominant type (by...
Topics
- Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
- Chromosome Aberrations
- Chromosome Disorders
- Humans
- Mutation
- Prevalence