Tag #FamilyScreening

Congenital long QT syndrome, LQTS

Introduction Congenital long QT syndrome (LQTS) is a rare inherited heart rhythm disorder that affects the electrical activity of the heart. It is characterized by a prolonged QT interval on an electrocardiogram (ECG), which increases the risk of abnormal heart…

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, HCM

Introduction Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a genetic heart condition in which the heart muscle becomes abnormally thickened, making it harder for the heart to pump blood effectively. HCM can affect people of all ages and is a leading cause of…