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56. Case Report: Arrhythmogenic Desmoplakin Cardiomyopathy – Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Cardionerds: A Cardiology Podcast

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Genetic Predisposition and Diagnostic Challenges in Cardiac Sarcoidosis

This chapter focuses on the impact of genetic predisposition and the challenges associated with diagnosing cardiac sarcoidosis. The speakers discuss how genetic variants and other toxic mediators can contribute to the development of peripartum cardiomyopathy. They also examine the diagnostic criteria and imaging findings for cardiac sarcoidosis, highlighting the difficulty of obtaining a tissue diagnosis in isolated cardiac involvement. Additionally, they explore the potential association between genetic mutations and inflammatory cardiomyopathy, suggesting that genetic testing should be considered in these cases.

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