Cardiovascular Genomics

Conclusions: Currently, there are no clinically recommended genetic tests for many common forms of CVD even though direct‐to‐consumer genetic tests are being marketed to healthcare providers and the general public. On the other hand, genetic testing for patients with certain single gene conditions, including channelopathies (e.g., LQTS) and cardiomyopathies (e.g., HCM), is recommended clinically. Clinical Relevance: Nurses play a pivotal role in cardiogenetics and are actively engaged in direct clinical care of patients and families with a wide variety of heritable conditions. It is important for nurses to understand current development of cardiovascular genomics and be prepared to translate the new genomic knowledge into practice.
Source: Journal of Nursing Scholarship - Category: Nursing Authors: Source Type: research