February is National Heart Month and we’re back with Let’s Talk SADS Live! Join us on Feb 21st at 12PM ET/9AM PT for an exciting convo between our host @DrSanatani and @AndrewKrahnMD! Don’t miss it, tune in on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter or click the link in our bio!

Breaking: 2023 variant classification guidelines from the expanded group of ACMG/AMP/CAP/ClinGen (per H. Rehm) will use a point system allowing for easier tiering, draft terms for VUS tiers are VUS-low, VUS-mid, VUS-high #ASHG22

All Canadian kids should know how to save a life! Sign the petition for CPR & AED training in schools: https://t.co/e4WxwrNj1J via @CdnChange

Are you a white woman who is feeling sad about everything that's going on but unsure what you should be doing? I wrote you a guide on how to save your tears and to take meaningful action moving forward. 👉🏽

HiRO is sending positive thoughts to our community during this time. More information for patients and families on Inherited Heart Rhythm Conditions and COVID-19 is available here: https://t.co/qRapBACVPE

My latest post on @TheDNAExchange https://t.co/3tEO1BIUtc #SupportHR3235

Leaving #nsgc19, I feel so empowered by incoming pres @gillianhoo encouraging us to use experiences of loss and struggle as a tool to become better genetic counselors. Such a beautiful reframe. #weuseour♥️

So thrilled with the strong #cardiogenetics content at #NSGC19! I learned so much and met so many amazing colleagues. Thank you! @GeneticCouns @CardioGC

.@KylaDunn5 totally killing it debating genetic testing in unaffected relatives of sudden death - high VUS rate does harm! #NSGC19

Beware the hype of WES for cardiac conditions! What is the value-added over commercial panels? #NSGC19 #cardiogenetics

So excited to see 3 of 5 cardio platforms presented by GCs from Canadian centres today at #NSGC19! @CAGC_ACCG @HeartsInRhythm

40 years of incredible leadership! #NSGC19 #nsgc2019

A new policy statement from @TheACMG emphasizes that the list of 59 genes in the secondary findings recommendations was not validated or intended for general population screening. Further research is encouraged: https://t.co/jXERU8O5wI #GCchat

The #GoldenStateKiller case opened our eyes to how law enforcement can use direct-to-consumer testing data. A recent article explores privacy and discrimination issues and loopholes in the era of direct-to-consumer genetic testing: https://t.co/JkLUoEhoP9 #GCchat

Good article discussing post-mortem #genetics, variant interpretation, and metabolic disease in #cardiology. Such efforts are essential to the future of medicine. @CJC_JCC @joemaleszewski @EmmaLeach_GC @SCC_CCS @ACCinTouch

Molecular autopsy with broad panel #genetictesting in NYC finds variants of unknown significance in 30-40% of cases! Important need to support families with #GeneticCounseling

Barbara Sampson: The NYC Medical Examiner Office provides onsite #geneticcounseling for families affected by sudden unexpected death #2019FEST

Hot off the Press: Pregnancy & Neonatal Management Guidelines for Long QT Syndrome in British Columbia https://t.co/23hO00hK6V

AS: homo truncation mut in BRCA1. Compatible with life through alternative transcript use (hypo) but severe Fanconi anemia #ASHG16