Cardiovascular Genetics Program

In recent years, there has been rapid growth in understanding the genetic basis for a wide variety of cardiovascular disorders. Brigham and Women’s Cardiovascular Genetics Program is on the forefront of research into the molecular basis for genetic cardiac disease and is applying that knowledge to the clinical setting, enhancing the care of patients and their families.

Our Services

We offer comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis and management of those who are at risk for or have an inherited cardiac disorder. We specialize in managing the following conditions:

• Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
• Marfan syndrome/connective tissue disorders
• Dilated cardiomyopathy
• Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Dysplasia/Cardiomyopathy
• Long QT Syndrome and other inherited arrhythmias including Brugada Syndrome and catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia
• Familial sudden cardiac death
• Inherited aortic aneurysms
• Premature coronary artery disease/myocardial infarction
• Familial atrial fibrillation

The Cardiovascular Genetics Program, located in our new state-of-the-art Shapiro Cardiovascular Center,  pulls together the latest research and technologies to offer comprehensive leading-edge evaluation, diagnosis, and management to individuals at risk for inherited cardiac disease.

About Us

The Cardiovascular Genetics Program at Brigham and Women’s Hospital is composed of a multidisciplinary team of nationally recognized physicians and scientists who work together to take the latest discoveries in research on inherited cardiac disease and apply them directly to the patient.  More>> 

Research

Research for the Cardiovascular Genetics Program focuses on the origins of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) and the molecular basis of inherited cardiac disorders.  More>>

Contact Us

Christine E. Seidman, MD - Director
Carolyn Ho, MD - Medical Director
Address:  75 Francis Street
                  Boston, MA 02115
Phone:     857-307-4000