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Inherited heart diseases (or inherited cardiac diseases) are a group of heart conditions that can be passed down through families from one generation to another. These diseases include long QT syndrome, Brugada syndrome, dilated cardiomyopathy, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy. You will find information about these diseases and useful links on the following websites.
HealthInfo recommends the following pages
Information about inherited heart diseases, useful links, personal stories and family support groups.
Contains general, treatment and genetic testing information about ARVC.
A factsheet about FDC, including treatment and genetic testing information.
A useful guide to genes and genetic testing.
Includes general treatment and genetic testing information about HCM.
A short factsheet containing helpful information about LQTS.
Information about the causes, symptoms and treatment of cardiomyopathy.
Written by HealthInfo clinical advisers. Last reviewed July 2019.
Review key: HIIED-85209