The accessibility and utilization of genetic testing for inherited heart rhythm disorders: a Canadian cross-sectional survey study.

ABSTRACT: The genetic basis of many sudden death-related conditions has been elucidated. These include inherited arrhythmias and arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathies, termed inherited heart rhythm disorders (IHRD). Advising on and interpreting genetic testing is challenging for the general cardiologist. This has led to the development of interdisciplinary clinics for IHRD in varying stages of establishment in Canada. We sought the viewpoints and patterns of practice of Canadian IHRD experts, and assessed their ability to access genetic testing for IHRD using a national cross-sectional survey. Of 56 participants, most were physicians (68%) or genetic counselors (19%). Despite working collaboratively, most genetic counselors (59%) were either not satisfied or only somewhat satisfied with their relationship

SUBMITTER: Roston TM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6002300 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature