Open AccessThe Role of Genetic Testing in the Evaluation of Dilated Cardiomyopathies
Author(s) -
Kolade M. Agboola,
Trevon McGill,
Barry A. Boilson,
Naveen L. Pereira,
Jacob C. Jentzer
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
case reports in cardiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.106
H-Index - 5
eISSN - 2090-6412
pISSN - 2090-6404
DOI - 10.1155/2021/6641108
Subject(s) - cardiogenic shock , dilated cardiomyopathy , genetic testing , medicine , presentation (obstetrics) , shock (circulatory) , intensive care medicine , cardiology , intensive care unit , heart failure , radiology , myocardial infarction
We present an adolescent African American male admitted to the cardiac intensive care unit with cardiogenic shock and acute respiratory failure. Through an overview of his presentation, diagnostic workup, and treatment, we demonstrate the clinical utility of genetic testing in the evaluation of unexplained dilated cardiomyopathies.