The Role of Genetic Testing in the Evaluation of Dilated Cardiomyopathies.

Kolade M AgboolaTrevon McGillBarry A BoilsonNaveen L PereiraJacob Colin Jentzer

Published in: Case reports in cardiology (2021)

We present an adolescent African American male admitted to the cardiac intensive care unit with cardiogenic shock and acute respiratory failure. Through an overview of his presentation, diagnostic workup, and treatment, we demonstrate the clinical utility of genetic testing in the evaluation of unexplained dilated cardiomyopathies.

Keyphrases

respiratory failure
african american
mechanical ventilation
intensive care unit
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
acute respiratory distress syndrome
young adults
mental health
left ventricular
liver failure
case report
heart failure
combination therapy
replacement therapy
smoking cessation