Clinical utility of genetic tests for inherited hypertrophic and dilated cardiomyopathies

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Genetic testing has become an increasingly important part of medical practice for heritable form of cardiomyopathies. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and about 50% of idiopathic dilatative cardiomyopathy are familial diseases, with an autosomal dominant pattern of in...

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Main Authors: Paradossi Umberto, Vittorini Simona, Botto Nicoletta, Colombo Maria, Andreassi Maria
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-12-01
Series:Cardiovascular Ultrasound
Online Access:http://www.cardiovascularultrasound.com/content/6/1/62