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Clinical diversity of MYH7‐related cardiomyopathies: Insights into genotype–phenotype correlations.

Authors :
Hershkovitz, Tova
Kurolap, Alina
Ruhrman‐Shahar, Noa
Monakier, Daniel
DeChene, Elizabeth T.
Peretz‐Amit, Gabriela
Funke, Birgit
Zucker, Nili
Hirsch, Rafael
Tan, Wen‐Hann
Baris Feldman, Hagit
Source :
American Journal of Medical Genetics. Part A; Mar2019, Vol. 179 Issue 3, p365-372, 8p
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

MYH7‐related disease (MRD) is the most common hereditary primary cardiomyopathy (CM), with pathogenic MYH7 variants accounting for approximately 40% of familial hypertrophic CMs. MRDs may also present as skeletal myopathies, with or without CM. Since pathogenic MYH7 variants result in highly variable clinical phenotypes, from mild to fatal forms of cardiac and skeletal myopathies, genotype–phenotype correlations are not always apparent, and translation of the genetic findings to clinical practice can be complicated. Data on genotype–phenotype correlations can help facilitate more specific and personalized decisions on treatment strategies, surveillance, and genetic counseling. We present a series of six MRD pedigrees with rare genotypes, encompassing various clinical presentations and inheritance patterns. This study provides new insights into the spectrum of MRD that is directly translatable to clinical practice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15524825
Volume :
179
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
American Journal of Medical Genetics. Part A
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
134665239
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/ajmg.a.61017