Genetic Counseling and Testing for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: An Adult Perspective
- Resource Type
- Original Paper
- Authors
- Skrzynia, Cécile; Demo, Erin M.; Baxter, Samantha M.
- Source
- Journal of Cardiovascular Translational Research. December 2009 2(4):493-499
- Subject
- Genetic Counseling
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Cardiac Genetics
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 1937-5387
1937-5395
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is considered to be a genetic disease. As such, multidisciplinary approach is needed to evaluate and treat this condition. We present several patient vignettes to illustrate the complementary skills of cardiologists and genetic counselors in providing comprehensive care. Translational application of research will continue to expand as more genetic causes of HCM will be recognized and more genetic tests will become available. Now is the opportunity to build a strong collaboration between the two disciplines to be prepared for the era of personalized medicine.