The genetics of congenital heart disease: a review of recent developments
CG Weismann, BD Gelb - Current opinion in cardiology, 2007 - journals.lww.com
CG Weismann, BD Gelb
Current opinion in cardiology, 2007•journals.lww.comThe recent knowledge about the molecular genetic causes of congenital heart disease is
reviewed. In many instances, these gene discoveries are being rapidly translated into
meaningful genetic testing, which is improving the diagnosis and prognostication for
congenital heart disease in isolation or in the context of a syndrome. Ultimately, genetic
information will be necessary for planning care as well as clinical research.
reviewed. In many instances, these gene discoveries are being rapidly translated into
meaningful genetic testing, which is improving the diagnosis and prognostication for
congenital heart disease in isolation or in the context of a syndrome. Ultimately, genetic
information will be necessary for planning care as well as clinical research.
Summary
The recent knowledge about the molecular genetic causes of congenital heart disease is reviewed. In many instances, these gene discoveries are being rapidly translated into meaningful genetic testing, which is improving the diagnosis and prognostication for congenital heart disease in isolation or in the context of a syndrome. Ultimately, genetic information will be necessary for planning care as well as clinical research.
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