Overview of Cardiovascular Genetics - Getting to the Heart of the Matter

Explore a comprehensive overview of cardiovascular genetics in this 54-minute webinar designed for genetic counselors and genetics professionals. Delve into the anatomy and functions of the heart before focusing on four major categories of cardiovascular genetics: inherited arrhythmias, cardiomyopathies, familial aneurysms, and familial hypercholesterolemia. Gain insights into disease characteristics, genetic testing procedures, and family history red flags for each category. Discover unique aspects of cardiovascular genetic counseling sessions, including important resources for counseling and testing. Learn about the multidisciplinary team approach in cardiovascular genetic medicine, special considerations in counseling and testing, and the clinical utility of genetic evaluations. Access guidelines, additional resources, and information on disorders with available genetic testing to enhance your understanding of this dynamic field.

Intro
Learning Objectives
Cardiac Anatomy & Function
The Circulatory System
The Heart's Electrical System
Overall, for most inherited cardiovascular conditions
Common Inherited Forms of Cardiovascular Disease
Inherited Arrhythmias: Key Features
Common LQTS Phenotypes
Brs: Complex Inheritance Model
Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia (CPVT)
Cardiomyopathies
Genetics of DCM
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Clinical Features of HCM
Genetic Testing for HCM
Clinical Screening Needs
Hereditary Aneurysm and Dissection Syndromes
Familial TAAD
Heterozygous FH (HeFH)
Genetics of FH
Taking an Informative Pedigree Essential Tool for Cardiovascular Genetic Medicine
Family History Red Flags
Multidisciplinary Team Approach for Cardiovascular Genetic and Genomic Medicine
Special considerations with cardiovascular genetic counseling and testing
Clinical Utility and Value of Cardiovascular Genetic and Genomic Evaluation
Disorders with Genetic Testing Available
Guidelines and Other Sources Cardiovascular Genetic Testing and Evaluation
Additional Resources