Private genetic counselling and genetic testing for inherited cardiac conditions

What exactly is an inherited cardiac condition, and how can I find out what my risk of being affected is?

Once thought to be rare, we now think that inherited cardiac conditions (ICCs) occur in around 1 in 250 people.

An ICC is a condition that is caused by an underyling genetic predisposition, often in the form of a gene that isn’t working as it should do. ICCs are different to aquired heart conditions which are caused by lifestyle and environmental factors.

Some of the more common types of ICC include hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy (ACM), amyloidosis, Long QT syndrome (LQTS), and Brugada syndrome (BrS).

Understanding your personal risk of an ICC begins with a thorough review of your personal history and family history. If appropriate, genetic testing with the aim of finding the underlying cause

What can you expect in your consultation with us?

  • A workspace with a laptop, open notebook with a pen, a tray with a mug, a small bottle, and a vase with flowers on a wooden table near a window.

    Genetic counselling

    Expert genetic counselling provided via video consultations from the comfort of your own home. Appointments are often available within 7 to 14 days

  • A simple family tree diagram with symbols for males and females. Squares represent males and circles represent females. Lines connect the symbols to show relationships.

    Family history review

    During your consultation a full review of your family history of cardiac conditions will take place

  • Close-up of several DNA double helix strands made of small beads, floating against a dark background.

    Cardiac genetic testing

    Where appropriate, genetic testing can be arranged. This may be a test to look for the cause of your own diagnosis, or a test to check if you have inherited a faulty gene already found in a relative.

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