Genetic Testing in Dilated Cardiomyopathy

Genetic Testing in Dilated Cardiomyopathy Guest: Naveen L. Pereira, M.D. (@nl_pereira) Host: Kyle W. Klarich, M.D. (@KyleWKlarich) It’s just a blood test — but genetic testing informs effective precision medicine-guided therapies for specific patients at high risk of sudden death and their family members. Joining us today to discuss genetic testing for patients at risk of dilated cardiomyopathy is Naveen L. Pereira, M.D., a cardiologist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Specific topics discussed: Genetics as a cause of dilated cardiomyopathy Screening and implications for family members Specific genes that put patients at high risk Sequencing panels that identify genes as benign, pathogenic or variants of uncertain significance Genetic counseling applications in practice Repeat testing recommendations Precision medicine-guided therapies Evolution of cost and insurance coverage Connect with Mayo Clinic's Cardiovascular Continuing Medical Education online at https://cveducation.mayo.edu or on Twitter @MayoClinicCV. NEW Cardiovascular Education App:The Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular CME App is an innovative educational platform that features cardiology-focused continuing medical education wherever and whenever you need it. Use this app to access other free content and browse upcoming courses. Download it for free in Apple or Google stores today! No CME credit offered for this episode. Podcast episode transcript found here.