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Hereditary disease: cardiovascular disorders

Medicover Genetics Editorial Team |
September 26, 2024

Cardiovascular diseases affect the heart and blood vessels and are a leading cause of illness and death. Some are hereditary, and genetic testing can help with diagnosis and determining the right treatment and follow-up plan. Knowing about a hereditary cardiovascular disorder enables someone to be proactive about their health, including taking preventative medication and making lifestyle changes.

29 September is World Heart Day. This is a day dedicated to raising awareness and encouraging people to think about cardiovascular diseases. With that in mind, we have designed this infographic to introduce hereditary cardiovascular diseases.

Our website contains more information about hereditary cardiovascular disorders.

In this infographic:

  • Inheritance of hereditary cardiovascular disorders
  • Types of hereditary cardiovascular disorders
  • Symptoms
  • Treatment
  • Genetic testing
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References

The infographic was compiled using information from the following sources:

British Heart Foundation. “Inherited Heart Conditions.” British Heart Foundation, 2020, www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/conditions/inherited-heart-conditions. Accessed 29 April 2024.

“Cardiovascular Disorders | Medicover Genetics.” Medicover-Genetics.com, www.medicover-genetics.com/our-genetic-tests/rare-disease-panels/hereditary-cardiovascular-disorder-tests/. Accessed 29 Apr. 2024.

WHO. “Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs).” World Health Organization, 11 June 2021, https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/cardiovascular-diseases-(cvds). Accessed 08 July 2024.

“Aortic Aneurysm: Symptoms & Treatment.” Cleveland Clinic, 11 June 2022, https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/16742-aorta-aortic-aneurysm. Accessed 08 July 2024.

Mayo Clinic. “Heart Arrhythmia.” Mayo Clinic, 13 Oct. 2023, www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heart-arrhythmia/symptoms-causes/syc-20350668. Accessed 14 Aug. 2024.

“Drug Cabinet: Anti-Arrhythmics.” Www.bhf.org.uk, www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/heart-matters-magazine/medical/drug-cabinet/anti-arrhythmics. Accessed 14 Aug. 2024.

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