Managed Healthcare Executive December 26, 2024
Cardiomyopathies currently have no cures, but many of these disorders are prime candidates for gene therapies.
Treatments for cardiomyopathy may address the symptoms of the disease or slow the progression of it but are not curative. In addition to pharmacological treatment options, patients can undergo surgery or make lifestyle changes to address their cardiomyopathy.
However, gene therapy may present a life-changing option for a cure. In a new review published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences, authors from Italy reviewed the ongoing clinical trials and future goals.
“Traditional treatment modalities, including medications, lifestyle modifications, and, in some cases, surgical interventions, have offered varying degrees of success but fall short in addressing the underlying genetic causes of these disorders,” the...