Cardiogenetics

Cardiogenetics examines the genetic cause of cardiovascular diseases. It involves analyzing the genes and genetic variations that are linked to heart-related disorders such as coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, cardiomyopathies, familial hypercholesterolemia, and congenital heart defects. By understanding the genetic factors that contribute to these conditions, researchers and health care professionals can develop more targeted and personalized treatments. Identification of the genetic cause in a family enables us to identify individuals who may be at risk for developing these disorders. Early detection, timely preventive measures, and monitoring are as crucial as treatment in managing these conditions, improving outcomes and quality of life.

Cardiovascular diseases linked to genetic causes include the following:

• Cardiomyopathies such as:
  • Arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia/cardiomyopathy
  • Familial dilated cardiomyopathy
  • Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
  • Left ventricular noncompaction cardiomyopathy
  • Peripartum cardiomyopathy
• Catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia
• Familial atrial fibrillation
• Long QT syndrome
• Short QT syndrome
• Brugada syndrome
• Sudden cardiac arrest
• Familial hypercholesterolemia
• Familial amyloidosis