Title of article
The Role of Genetic Testing in the Evaluation of Dilated Cardiomyopathies
Author/Authors
Agbool, Kolade M. Department of Cardiovascular Medicine - Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, MN, USA , McGill, Trevon Department of General Internal Medicine - Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, MN, USA , Boilson, Barry A. Department of Cardiovascular Medicine - Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, MN, USA , Pereira, Naveen L. Department of Cardiovascular Medicine - Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, MN, USA , Jentzer, Jacob C. Department of Cardiovascular Medicine - Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, MN, USA
Pages
4
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1
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4
Abstract
We present an adolescent African American male admitted to the cardiac intensive care unit with cardiogenic shock and acute
respiratory failure. Through an overview of his presentation, diagnostic workup, and treatment, we demonstrate the clinical
utility of genetic testing in the evaluation of unexplained dilated cardiomyopathies.
Keywords
Role of Genetic Testing , Dilated Cardiomyopathies
Journal title
Case Reports in Cardiology
Serial Year
2021
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2613731
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