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Whole-Exome Sequencing Identifies Three Novel TTN Variants in Chinese Families with Dilated Cardiomyopathy

Announcing a new article publication for Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications journal.  Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), a severe heart disease, is the leading cause of heart failure and sudden cardiac death worldwide. DCM is defined by a dilated and deficient systolic left ventricle (LV) and is a major risk factor for morbidity and mortality worldwide. DCM progression can be ascribed to genetic and non-genetic factors, including hypertension, infectious agents, toxins, and drugs.

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