American Heart Association
American Heart Association Offers Guidelines on Reporting Incidental Findings of Sequencing Tests
Any findings on "incidental variants" related to cardiovascular diseases should only be revealed to patients if they have consented to receiving the information.
Pediatric Cardiovascular Genetic Testing Should Be Individualized, Multidisciplinary, Says AHA
Testing decisions should take into account when the condition may arise, whether there are therapies, and the family's values, among other considerations.
American Heart Association Provides Guidance for Genomic Research With Underrepresented Groups
In a policy statement, the AHA said genetic and genomic research should be conducted in partnership with Indigenous peoples and marginalized racial and ethnic groups.
American Heart Association Develops Genetic Testing Guidelines for Cardiovascular Disease
The AHA said genetic testing is useful in the management of several inherited diseases such as cardiomyopathies and familial hypercholesterolemia.
American Heart Association Taps Amazon to Support Precision Cardiovascular Research
Amazon's infrastructure will support AHA-funded research into genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors that affect cardiovascular health.