Genetics Program

Directed by Arya Mani, MD, PhD, Associate Professor of Medicine and Genetics, the CV genetics program offers thorough evaluation for patients with inherited cardiovascular illnesses. This program provides clinical diagnosis, genetic testing and analysis as well genetic counseling for diverse cardiovascular disorders ranging from cardiac arrhythmias to metabolic and vascular diseases. The program has established the first clinical center using exome analysis for identification of known as well as novel disease genes. The investigative genetics focuses on genetic evaluation of premature atherosclerosis, metabolic syndrome, and adult congenital disorders, particularly bicuspid aortic valve and patent ductus arteriosus.