5 Genetic Loci Linked to Dilated Cardiomyopathy in US Veterans
Researchers at AHA 2021 presented their findings from a study that sought to identify common genetic variants linked to dilated cardiomyopathy.
Researchers at AHA 2021 presented their findings from a study that sought to identify common genetic variants linked to dilated cardiomyopathy.
Identification of interleukin 6 receptor single-nucleotide polymorphisms was associated with a significantly reduced risk for aortic aneurysm phenotypes.
Genetic screening for familial hypercholesterolemia would improve the likelihood of a definitive diagnosis and may help clinicians choose the appropriate therapy for patients.
Approximately 1% of individuals in the United States have a genetic predisposition to cancer or heart disease, and these individuals could be ideal candidates for genetic screening.
High-risk APOL1 genotype was linked to HFpEF hospitalization in postmenopausal black women.
Within 2 decades, many patients are likely to undergo routine cardiovascular genomic testing.
A combination of titin truncating variants and excess alcohol consumption linked with worse LVEF in dilated cardiomyopathy.
FGF-23 concentrations in the top quartile were independently linked to greater risk for CV death and heart failure hospitalization.
Genotype-guided therapy improved outcomes in patients who were CYP2C19 intermediate and poor metabolizers.
Fewer cases of sudden infant death syndrome may be linked to genetic heart diseases than previously thought.