Ability of Patients to Distinguish Among Cardiac Genomic Variant Subclassifications [Original Articles]

Conclusions:
Participants are better able to distinguish pathogenicity subclassifications when presented with multiple categories. Individuals who receive a single uncertain result in a cardiovascular disease gene may benefit from interventions to decrease worry, calibrate risk perceptions, and motivate variant-appropriate behaviors.

Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Genetics - May 30, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Hellwig, L. D., Biesecker, B. B., Lewis, K. L., Biesecker, L. G., James, C. A., Klein, W. M. P. Tags: Cardiovascular Disease, Genetics, Diagnostic Testing, Behavioral/Psychosocial Treatment, Health Services Original Articles Source Type: research