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Medicine’s Elizabeth Kaufman discusses new genetic testing for heart disease

New genetic testing guidance for inherited heart diseases urges early assessment, counseling

Medscape: Elizabeth Kaufman, professor at the School of Medicine, discussed new genetic testing guidance for heart disease. Kaufman said the new guidance would act as a reference point for clinicians to decide whether genetic testing is indicated for patients with inherited cardiac diseases and their relatives.