SCAD and Genetics (PHACTR1) - Dr David Adlam

Dr David Adlam, Senior Lecturer, Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, University of Leicester, Cardiovascular Research Centre at Glenfield General Hospital, Leicester answers questions about the recently published genetics study, ‘Association of the PHACTR1/EDN1 genetic locus with spontaneous coronary artery dissection’ (published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology on 7 January 2019).
Summary of the findings
7:33 A positive... protection from conventional heart attacks?
8:45 Genetic testing for our children?
10:21 Are the same findings confirmed for male SCAD patients?
11:24 Can you explain more about Endothelin (EDN1)?
12:28 Is PHACTR1/EDN1 an important research focus?