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LMNA Cardiomyopathy Patient Resource Hub

Your First Steps After an LMNA (Lamin A/C) Genetic Result You’re not alone. Here’s what to do next — and how we can help. If you or a loved one has received an LMNA genetic variant result…welcome. Whether you were recently diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy (ACM), or recently discovered this genetic link after years of living with the condition, you are not alone. On this page, you will find information on signing up for research updates, immediate actions you can take, and details about LMNA cardiomyopathy. Your LMNA Quick-Start Guide You don’t need to figure everything out…

FLNC Cardiomyopathy Patient Resource Hub

Your First Steps After an FLNC Genetic Result You’re not alone. Here’s what to do next — and how we can help. If you or a loved one has received an FLNC genetic variant result…welcome. Whether you were recently diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy (ACM), or recently discovered this genetic link after years of living with the condition, you are not alone. On this page, you will find information on signing up for research updates, immediate actions you can take, and details about FLNC cardiomyopathy. Your FLNC Quick-Start Guide You don’t need to figure everything out today. Here’s…

BAG3 (P209L) Cardiomyopathy Patient Resource Hub

Your First Steps After a BAG3 (P209L) Genetic Result You’re not alone. Here’s what to do next — and how we can help. If you or a loved one has received a BAG3 (P209L) genetic variant result…welcome. Whether you were recently diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), restrictive cardiomyopathy (RCM), or recently discovered this genetic link after years of living with the condition, you are not alone. On this page, you will find information on signing up for research updates, immediate actions you can take, and details about BAG2 (P209L) cardiomyopathy. Your BAG3 (P209L) Quick-Start Guide You don’t need to figure…

DSP Cardiomyopathy Patient Resource Hub

Your First Steps After a DSP (Desmoplakin) Genetic Result You’re not alone. Here’s what to do next — and how we can help. If you or a loved one has received a DSP genetic variant result…welcome. Whether you were recently diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy (ACM), or arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC), or you recently discovered this genetic link after years of living with the condition, you are not alone. On this page, you will find information on signing up for research updates, immediate actions you can take, and details about DSP cardiomyopathy. Your DSP Quick-Start Guide You…

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UPBEAT Trial

UPBEAT Study Who Can Join? Participation Study Clinic Locations Start Inquiry Form Are you currently living with BAG3 Cardiomyopathy? If so, you may be interested in The UPBEAT Trial which is now enrolling adults with dilated cardiomyopathy caused by a BAG3 gene mutation. SEE TRIAL LOCATIONS What is the UPBEAT clinical trial? This clinical research study is designed to evaluate the safety and tolerability of a single intravenous dose of an investigational gene therapy in adults with dilated cardiomyopathy caused by a BAG3 gene mutation. The study will also collect additional information to better understand how the therapy behaves in…

BAG3 Cardiomyopathy Patient Resource Hub

Your First Steps After a BAG3 Genetic Result You’re not alone. Here’s what to do next — and how we can help. If you or a loved one has received a BAG3 genetic result…welcome. Whether you were recently diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) or discovered this genetic link after years of living with the condition, you are not alone. On this page, you will find information on signing up for research updates, immediate actions you can take, and details about BAG3 cardiomyopathy. Your BAG3 Quick-Start Guide You don’t need to figure everything out today. Here’s what matters now, and what…

Welcome Medical Professionals

Advancing Care in Genetic Cardiomyopathy The Genetic Cardiomyopathy Awareness Consortium (GCAC) partners with clinicians to increase awareness of genetics in cardiomyopathy, promote genetic testing, provide patient education, and research participation across inherited cardiomyopathies. Professional Education Monthly Webinars GCAC presents monthly webinars on important topics for both patients and clinicians that are available live and on-demand. Topics include: Research updates, emerging therapies, patient issues, clinical trials, and newtechnologies. VIEW WEBINARS Expert Videos GCAC has developed a series of gene and disease-specific expert discussions by leading cardiomyopathy experts from around the world. WATCH EXPERT VIDEOS Patient Engagement & Support GCAC supports moderated,…

RP-A701

RP-A701 Study Who Can Join? Participation Study Clinic Locations About BAG3 Start Inquiry Form Are you currently living with BAG3 Cardiomyopathy? If so, you may be interested in participating in the study of RP-A701, an investigational gene therapy being developed specifically for people with dilated cardiomyopathy caused by a BAG3 mutation. Start inquiry form What is the RP-A701 clinical trial? RP-A701 is an investigational gene therapy being developed for people with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) caused by a mutation in the BAG3 gene. The investigational therapy is designed deliver a working copy of the BAG3 gene to heart muscle cells, with…

Free Genetic Testing

Understanding Cardiomyopathy and Genetic Testing Cardiomyopathy is a serious heart problem and one of the main causes of heart failure and sudden heart-related death. Many people don’t know that up to half of all cases are genetic—meaning the condition can be passed down through families and affect several generations. Genetic testing can help find out what caused your cardiomyopathy, guide your doctor in choosing the right treatment, and give your family important information that could even save lives. Doctors and medical experts recommend by current medical guidelines: Genetic testing for people with non-ischemic cardiomyopathy    ➤ where it can help find the…