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Clonal Hematopoiesis as a Novel Risk Factor for Myocarditis and Pericarditis: Insights from the UK Biobank
Clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential (CHIP) is linked to a significantly increased risk of new-onset myocarditis and pericarditis, especially involving DNMT3A and TET2 mutations, highlighting a potential target for preventing inflammatory heart diseases.