Episode 5 - Cardiomyopathy; Is it all in the genes? - Prof Ruth Newbury-Ecob скачать в хорошем качестве

Episode 5 - Cardiomyopathy; Is it all in the genes? - Prof Ruth Newbury-Ecob

Prof Ruth Newbury-Ecob is a Consultant Clinical Geneticist, Honorary Professor at the University of Bristol and the Genetics Lead for the Inherited Cardiac Conditions in Bristol. In this episode Libby talks to Prof Newbury-Ecob about what is meant by the term genetic, how our genetic background can influence the development of cardiomyopathies even where no causative gene is found and they consider the growing importance of genetics in informing treatment decisions in light of the development of new therapies for these conditions. Libby is Host and Trustee with Cardiomyopathy UK and has both a sister and father with HCM. Cardiomyopathy UK are the specialist national charity for people affected by cardiomyopathy, a condition that affects the heart muscle. Our vision is that everyone affected by cardiomyopathy should live a long and fulfilling life. Find out more at www.cardiomyopathy.org Any medical information contained within the podcast should not be used as a substitute for advice from your own doctors. If you have any concerns over your own condition, please consult your medical team. Cardiomyopathy UK does not accept responsibility for action taken after listening to this information. Views expressed in the podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Cardiomyopathy UK, but are the views of the individual speaker and host. Information is intended for a UK audience.