Genomics of cardiovascular disease
Leslie Cole Manace1, Tapan N Godiwala, Mark W Babyatsky
1Department of Genetics, Kaiser Oakland Medical Center, Oakland, CA, USA. leslie.c.manace@kp.org
Insights
Cardiovascular disease research leverages genetic insights from monogenic syndromes and genome-wide studies to identify predisposition markers. This genomic data, combined with biomarkers, advances personalized medicine for tailored cardiovascular care.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular disease research
- Genomics and personalized medicine
Background:
- Cardiovascular disease is a leading global cause of death and disability.
- Monogenic syndromes offer insights into cardiovascular disease pathophysiology.
- Genomic research is expanding understanding of cardiovascular disorders.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the role of genomic research in understanding cardiovascular disease.
- To highlight the potential of personalized medicine in cardiovascular care.
Main Methods:
- Review of post-Human Genome Project resources and technologies.
- Analysis of genome-wide predisposition markers, pharmacogenetics, and genomic signatures.
- Integration of genetic information with other biomarkers.
Main Results:
- Elucidation of known gene impacts on cardiovascular disease development and progression.
- Discovery of novel genomic regions associated with cardiovascular outcomes.
- Advancement towards personalized preventive and therapeutic strategies.
Conclusions:
- Genomic research significantly enhances the understanding of cardiovascular disease.
- Personalized medicine, integrating genetic data, promises improved patient outcomes and reduced adverse events.
Abstract:
As the leading cause of death worldwide and a major cause of disability, cardiovascular disease remains a central focus of basic research, pharmacological treatment, surgical interventions, and long-term care. Inherited, monogenic syndromes have provided insight into pathophysiological mechanisms across the range of cardiovascular diseases. With the advent of post-Human Genome Project resources and technology, there has been a flood of research aimed at genome-wide predisposition markers, pharmacogenetics, and genomic signatures in complex cardiovascular disorders. Genomic research has both further elucidated the impact of genes previously identified in cardiovascular disease development and progression and discovered genomic regions as yet unknown to be associated with cardiovascular outcomes. The promise of personalized medicine lies in combining this genetic information with other biomarkers to tailor preventive and therapeutic strategies to individual patients for effective management, fewer adverse events, and preventive care.
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