EVENT

21-Jan-2025

Genomics and genetic testing in aortovascular conditions

Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals will be holding a secondary care focused webinar hosted by Dr Neeti Ghali, Consultant in clinical genetics and genomics at Royal Brompton Hospital.

Learning objectives:

• Understand the concept of genomics and the difference between genetics and genomics
• Understand the genetic basis of different aortovascular conditions
• Consider when genetic testing may be appropriate and complexities around genetic testing
• Review the clinical utility of genetic testing for the patient’s ongoing surveillance and management and for family members
• Consider other technologies and factors that may be relevant in the management of these conditions eg. epigenetics

This webinar will be of interest to general cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, vascular surgeons and also interventional radiologists and any healthcare practitioners managing cardiology problems in a secondary care setting.