Ventrilia: Comprehensive
Hereditary cardiovascular disorders (CVDs) consist of a wide range of disorders of the heart and its circulatory system. CVDs can be anything from cardiomyopathies and arrhythmias to rarer syndromes, such as Brugada and Noonan syndrome. CVDs have a combined prevalence of 3% worldwide and are responsible for approximately 31% of annual global deaths, making them the leading cause of mortality and major contributor to disability. They are also a major reason for premature death. Premature deaths are of interest since many are deemed to be preventable through reduced exposure to behavioral risk factors but more importantly, timely and effective treatment, even before symptoms start to appear. It is estimated that 33% of cardiovascular related deaths could be prevented if identified early.
Hereditary CVDs are difficult to diagnose and are usually identified after a severe and life changing cardiovascular episode. A big percentage of hereditary CVDs are diagnosed after a stroke or heart attack causing irreversible damage. Genetic testing has a vital role in preventing premature deaths as in can identify the genetic variant causing a disease and identify at risk family members.
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