Genetics for Cardiologists: The Molecular Genetic Basis of Cardiovascular Disorders

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During the past decade great progress has been made in our understanding of the molecular genetic basis of many cardiovascular disorders, and such information is already beginning to impact on clinical practice. This book provides cardiologists with a concise summary of what is presently known about the genetic basis of monogenic and polygenic cardiovascular disorders. Each disease is reviewed in identical manner: clinical features, etc. The glossary provides a thorough grounding in the fundamentals of genetic terminology and techniques. Aimed primarily at cardiologists, this book also provides much of interest to clinical geneticists and genetic counsellors. With its quick reference format it intends to be readily appreciated by busy practitioners. The main part of this book summarises inherited cardiovascular diseases, from HCM through Marfan's syndrome to Di George syndrome. There are sections on monogenic forms of hypertension, polygenic forms of hypertension and coronary atherosclerosis. It aims to provide a concise, easy reference for a syndrome, with a glossary at the back to give explanation.