Health Condition 1: I420- Dilated cardiomyopathy
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Department of Science and Technology Science and Engineering Research Board
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Previously diagnosed patients with dilated cardiomyopathy. Patients with a presentation of an ejection fraction chambers and hypokinetic LV
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Dilated cardiomyopathy due to valvular disease or hypertensive heart disease.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Genetic testing will reveal the nature of mutations responsible for cardiomyopathy. Immediate family members will be informed to undergo tests in case the mutation is inherited. Early detection of mutations will lead to better prognosis in the patients. If the family members test negative for the mutation further medical intervention is not necessary.Timepoint: 3 years | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Cascade genetic screening in consenting first degree relativesTimepoint: 3 years | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Moka Rajasekhar
Manipal School of Life Sciences
Outcome results
None listed