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Genetic Dilated Cardiomyopathy: A Review

Year: 2026

Type: review

Abstract: Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a leading cause of nonischemic heart failure. Genetic causes are identifiable in 25% to 30% of patients. This review describes the pathophysiology underlying genetic DCM, the genes most strongly associated with DCM, and both standard and novel therapies for treating genetic DCM.

Source: Methodist DeBakey Cardiovascular Journal

DOI: 10.14797/mdcvj.1849

Authors: Madelyn Boslough, Matthew R. G. Taylor, Luisa Mestroni, Raffaela Lombardi

Institutions: University of Colorado Anschutz, University of Naples Federico II

Language: English

Topic: Cardiomyopathy and Myosin Studies

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

Funders: Ministero della Salute, National Institutes of Health, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute