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Some heart conditions are passed down through the parent’s genes to their children. There are a number of heart diseases that can be passed on genetically through a faulty or mutated gene.
Some of these conditions can be life-threatening. Inherited cardiac conditions (ICCs) can be hard to spot, as they do not always present with symptoms. It can be helpful to draw up a family tree of conditions with a specialist who can help you understand any risks.
Inherited cardiac conditions (ICCs) can be hard to spot, as they do not always present with symptoms. It can be helpful to draw up a family tree of conditions with a specialist who can help you understand any risks.
The main symptoms of some ICCs that you should be aware of are:
If you experience either of these symptoms regularly, it is important that you make an appointment with a cardiologist to check your heart health and understand any potentially underlying conditions.
Some of the most common inherited heart conditions include:
All of these conditions can lead to heart failure. There are also a number of arrhythmias that can be passed on genetically, including Long QT syndrome (LQTS), Brugada syndrome, Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia (CPVT), and Short QT Syndrome (SQTS).
A cardiologist can help you to diagnose, treat, and manage any of these inherited conditions which can affect the muscles and rhythm of the heart.
If you are concerned about your familys history of heart disease, or if you are experiencing any heart-related symptoms, do not hesitate to speak to one of our specialists.
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