Cardiology & Vascular Research

  • ISSN: 2577-655X

How genetic testing can be helpful in Dilated Cardiomyopathy: A Review

Abstract

Dev Desai and Siddharth Agarwal

Characterised by ventricular chamber enlargement and systolic dysfunction, dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a heterogeneous disorder with a strong predisposition for genetic mutations. In this review, we provide a synopsis on the etiological perspective of DCM paired with the part genetic testing plays in diagnostics, prophecy, and treatment before emphasising certain genetic tests available and their medically measurable implications.

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