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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders

Genetic markers for several of these disorders are also available commercially. Contrast enhanced magnetic resonance imaging Delayed enhancement on contrast enhanced MRI is useful in documenting fibrosis in HCM, which is a predictor of systolic dysfunction and has a relation to heart failure symptoms.

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The Role of Genetics in Heart Disease Risk

AMS Cardiology

and discuss the critical role of genetics in heart disease prevention. Is Heart Disease Genetic ? It encompasses a range of conditions, including coronary artery disease, heart failure and arrhythmias. Researchers identified hundreds of genetic markers associated with heart disease risk.