Arscott, PatriciaCaleshu, ColleenKotzer, KatrinaKreykes, SarahKruisselbrink, TeresaOrland, KateRigelsky, ChristinaSmith, EmilySpoonamore, KatherineLarsen Haidle, JoyMarvin, MonicaAckerman, Michael J.Hadi, AzamMani, AryaOmmen, StevenCherny, Sara2017-07-312017-07-312016-03Arscott, P., Caleshu, C., Kotzer, K., Kreykes, S., Kruisselbrink, T., Orland, K., … Cherny, S. (2016). A Case for Inclusion of Genetic Counselors in Cardiac Care. Cardiology in Review, 24(2), 49–55. http://doi.org/10.1097/CRD.0000000000000081https://hdl.handle.net/1805/13653Recent advances in genetic testing for heritable cardiac diseases have led to an increasing involvement of the genetic counselor in cardiology practice. We present a series of cases collected from a nationwide query of genetics professionals regarding issues related to cost and utilization of genetic testing. Three themes emerged across cases: (1) choosing the most appropriate genetic test, (2) choosing the best person to test, and (3) interpreting results accurately. These cases demonstrate that involvement of a genetic counselor throughout the evaluation, diagnosis, and continuing management of individuals and families with inherited cardiovascular conditions helps to promote the efficient use of healthcare dollars.en-USPublisher PolicyGenetic counselorGenetic testingCardiologyCardiomyopathyLong QT syndromeArticle