Research Studies for Patients and Families We are conducting research studies on the following diseases: Dilated Cardiomyopathy Long QT Syndrome Brugada Syndrome Idiopathic Ventricular Fibrillation Familial Atrial Fibrillation Isolated/Non-syndromic Congenital Heart Defects Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Participation in our studies consists of: 1. Informed Consent Informed consent is a process in which we will discuss with you the purpose of the study, how long it will last, and risks and benefits. We will ask you to sign a consent form if you decide to participate. 2. Medical information and family history We will ask permission to obtain relevant medical records from both your neurologist(s) and cardiologist(s). We will also ask you questions regarding your family history. 3. Blood sample We ask for a blood sample from participants in our study. This blood sample will be used to isolate DNA. If you are not in the Chicago area we can send you a blood collecting kit with instructions and return packaging that you may take to your next doctor’s appointment or alternatively have your blood drawn at your local lab. If you are interested in participating in one of our research studies or would like more information please contact our genetic counselor, Heather MacLeod, M.S. hmacleod@medicine.bsd.uchicago.edu tel: 773 702 4310 fax: 773 702 2681 If you would like to be seen in our Cardiovascular Genetics Clinic as a patient, please click here.
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