Cardiomyopathy
Conditions
Brief summary
Genetic mutations has been proved to be associated wth the onset of cardiomyopathy. In the present study, we intend to identify new related variants or genes. From March, 2003 to November, 2017, patients diagnosed as cardiomyopathy were consecutively recruited, and their sampled were drawn from peripheral blood. Paired control group were also enrolled. The whole exome sequencing was used to find out the variants associated with the onset of cardiomyopathy and its prognosis.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
· Patients diagnosed as cardiomyopathy according to the definition of American Heart Association
Exclusion criteria
* Uncontrolled hypertension significant valvular disease * Mild ischemic heart disease * Significant systemic infection * Thyroid-induced cardiomyopathy * Excessive alcohol consumption * Precious cancer treatment including irradiation * Refusal to participate in the study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiovascular death confirmed by death comfirmation or interview with the relatives | up to 24 months | Death from cardiovascular causes and any unknown death unless there was another certain cause |
| Heart transplantation confirmed by medical record | up to 24 months | Heart transplantation within 24 months |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| All cause death confirmed by death comfirmation or interview with the relatives | up to 24 months | Any death at hospital or after discharge |
| Heart failure recurring confirmed by medical record | up to 24 months | Recurrence of heart failure at hospital or after discharge |
Other
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Readmission because of cardiovascular diseases confirmed by medical record | up to 24 months | Readmission because of cardiovascular diseases within 24 months |
Countries
China