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Dr Ravi Assomull
Cardiologist London – Dr Ravi Assomull
Is dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) inherited and should my family be screened?
Around one in five cases of dilated cardiomyopathy has a genetic cause. Dr Ravi Assomull explains why first-degree relatives should be screened with tests such as an ECG and echocardiogram, helping identify inherited heart conditions early and guide appropriate monitoring.
Transcript
In about 20% of cases, dilated cardiomyopathy can be a genetic and inherited condition. So anyone with a diagnosis of dilated cardiomyopathy should recommend that all their first degree relatives are screened with an ECG and echocardiogram.