Inherited Cardiomyopathy & Arrhythmia Clinic
The Inherited Cardiomyopathy & Arrhythmia Clinic focuses on the evaluation, genetic testing, and genetic counseling of pediatric and adult patients with suspected inherited cardiomyopathies and arrhythmias. This clinic sees patients with both isolated and syndromic presentations as well as a wide range of rare and complex genetic cardiac conditions across the age spectrum. The multidisciplinary team collaborates to give customized, case-based care and collaborates on research and clinical initiatives aimed at advancing understanding and management of inherited cardiovascular disease.
The care team sees patients with a confirmed or suspected diagnosis or family history of:
Arrhythmias
- Brugada Syndrome
- Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia (CPVT)
- Long QT Syndrome
- Short QT Syndrome
- Syndromic channelopathies, such as Andersen-Tawil and Timothy syndrome
Cardiomyopathies
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy (ARVC)
- Left Ventricular Non-Compaction (LVNC)
- Restrictive Cardiomyopathy (RCM)
We also welcome referrals for Noonan syndrome.
Clinic Information
The Inherited Cardiomyopathy & Arrhythmia Clinic is held every Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., on the 8th floor of the UTHealth Houston Professional Building, suite 824. For appointments or more information, contact the Medical Genetics office: 713-500-5760. Physicians may fax referrals to 713-383-1475.
Mailing address:
6431 Fannin St. MSB 3.142
Houston, TX 77030
Clinic Care Team
Myla Ashfaq, MS, CGCCertified Genetic Counselor
David Rodriguez-Buritica, MDMedical Geneticist
