Genetic Testing for Inherited Cardiovascular Diseases
Published: July 23, 2020
- This scientific statement summarizes current best practices for genetic testing in cardiovascular medicine, recognizing that genetic testing methods are evolving, and practices may change.
- Genetic testing is informative and can support clinical management of various inherited cardiovascular diseases such as cardiomyopathies, arrhythmic disorders, thoracic aortic aneurysms and dissections, and familial hypercholesterolemia (FH).
- This scientific statement provides updated evidence reflecting new advances in the field, new disease-specific guidelines, expert consensus documents, and other published statements.
Supporting Materials
- Commentary: Genetic Testing in Cardiology: Incorporating into Clinical Care by Carolyn Y. Ho, MD
- Top Things to Know: Genetic Testing for Inherited Cardiovascular Diseases (CVD)
- AHA News: Genetic testing a tool for families dealing with certain heart diseases
- News Release: Genetic testing for heart diseases may help patients and families identify risks