Why should cardiologists consider genetic testing for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy?

JACC Heart Fail. 2015 Feb;3(2):189-91. doi: 10.1016/j.jchf.2014.09.004. Epub 2014 Oct 31.
No abstract available

Keywords: cardiomyopathy; genetics; hypertrophy; treatment; trials.

Publication types

  • Editorial
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Calcium Channel Blockers / therapeutic use*
  • Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic / genetics*
  • Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic / prevention & control*
  • Diltiazem / therapeutic use*
  • Female
  • Heterozygote*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Sarcomeres / genetics*

Substances

  • Calcium Channel Blockers
  • Diltiazem