Guest: Naveen L. Pereira, M.D.
Hosts: Paul A. Friedman, M.D.
Cardiomyopathy is a crucial reason for coronary heart failure and will be inherited or have a genetic foundation. Identifying a genetic trigger for cardiomyopathy not solely gives a molecular prognosis of the illness however holds vital significance in screening members of the family enabling early identification of illness, offering prognostic info to the affected person and more and more gives the chance for remedy that’s genetic primarily based. Understanding the genetics of cardiomyopathy additionally helps determine new pathophysiologic mechanisms of illness which will assist in the event of latest therapeutic targets.
Topics Discussed:
• Genetic Testing as a software to find out inherited cardiomyopathy
• The yield of genetic testing for cardiomyopathy
• What outcomes will be anticipated after genetic testing is carried out?
• Can genetics present new perception into the pathophysiology of illness, particularly cardiomyopathies?
