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Clinical Effect of Genetic Testing in Inherited Cardiovascular Diseases : A 14-Year Retrospective Study | JACC

Mar 10, 2025

In this episode, Dr. Valentin Fuster discusses a 14-year study on the clinical impact of genetic testing for inherited cardiovascular diseases, conducted by Dr. Steffany Grondin at the Montreal Heart Institute. The study found that genetic testing helped diagnose 24% of patients, refine clinical management, and improve variant interpretation, while also highlighting the need for more research and better access to genetic expertise in healthcare.