Hereditary diseases

Hereditary diseases are the set of genetic diseases that are caused by changes in the genetic material (DNA) and transmitted from generation to generation, that is, they are inherited from parents to children. Genetic studies allow the identification of genes related to and/or responsible for a specific pathology. In addition, they allow personalized attention to each patient and determine the risk in those cases with a family history of the disease. If a genetic study is performed many deaths can be avoided.

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How do I know if I have an inherited heart condition?

By Dr Amanda Varnava
2021-11-18

Inherited heart conditions are passed on through families and can prove life-threatening if not detected and treated. Dr Amanda Varnava, a leading cardiologist, explains how common they are and what symptoms they might display. See more

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Professor Sanjay Sharma
Cardiology

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Expert in:
- Sports cardiology
- Dilated cardiomyopathy
- Dilated cardiomyopathy
- Sudden death
- Hereditary diseases
- Echocardiogram
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Professor Gerald Carr-White
Cardiology

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Expert in:
- Heart failure
- Dilated cardiomyopathy
- Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
- Hereditary diseases
- Chest pain
- Valvular heart disease
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Dr Amanda Varnava
Cardiology

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Expert in:
- Palpitations
- Syncope
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Hereditary diseases
- Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
- Brugada syndrome
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Professor Christoph Nienaber
Cardiology

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Expert in:
- Coronary angiography and invasive cardiology
- Aortic surgery
- Aortic valve replacement (minimally invasive)
- Minimally invasive techniques
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Hereditary diseases
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