Genetic testing in specific cardiomyopathies
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Genetic testing in specific cardiomyopathies
An increasing number of genetic tests for cardiomyopathies are becoming available for clinical use. This commentary will give a short overview of indications and challenges concerning genetic testing for these conditions.
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عنوان ژورنال: F1000 Medicine Reports
سال: 2009
ISSN: 1757-5931
DOI: 10.3410/m1-52