Merging Electronic Health Record Data and Genomics for Cardiovascular Research
Published: March 14, 2016
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- Electronic health records (EHRs) already serve an important role in modern medicine, but could also accommodate genetic and genomic data.
- By combining clinical and genomic data, EHRs would have the potential to increase understanding of disease mechanisms and improve patient care.
- This science advisory reviews current standards and challenges in coupling genomic research and EHRs for the study of cardiovascular disease.