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Reproductive options and genetic testing for patients with an inherited cardiac disease

In the past decade, genetic testing for cardiac disease has become part of routine clinical care. A genetic diagnosis provides the possibility to clarify risk for relatives. For family planning, a genetic diagnosis provides reproductive options, including prenatal diagnosis and preimplantation genet...

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Published in:Nature reviews cardiology 2024-09
Main Authors: Verdonschot, Job A J, Paulussen, Aimee D C, Lakdawala, Neal K, de Die-Smulders, Christine E M, Ware, James S, Ingles, Jodie
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Language:English
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Summary:In the past decade, genetic testing for cardiac disease has become part of routine clinical care. A genetic diagnosis provides the possibility to clarify risk for relatives. For family planning, a genetic diagnosis provides reproductive options, including prenatal diagnosis and preimplantation genetic testing, that can prevent an affected parent from having a child with the genetic predisposition. Owing to the complex genetic architecture of cardiac diseases, characterized by incomplete disease penetrance and the interplay between monogenic and polygenic variants, the risk reduction that can be achieved using reproductive genetic testing varies among individuals. Globally, disparities, including regulatory and financial barriers, in access to reproductive genetic tests exist. Although reproductive options are gaining a prominent position in the management of patients with inherited cardiac diseases, specific policies and guidance are lacking. Guidelines recommend that prenatal diagnosis and preimplantation genetic testing are options that should be discussed with families. Health-care professionals should, therefore, be aware of the possibilities and feel confident to discuss the benefits and challenges. In this Review, we provide an overview of the reproductive options in the context of inherited cardiac diseases, covering the genetic, technical, psychosocial and equity considerations, to prepare health-care professionals for discussions with their patients.
ISSN:1759-5002
1759-5010
1759-5010
DOI:10.1038/s41569-024-01073-3