Inside EP: Insights From Clinical Decision-Makers for the Industry Professional-Sudden Death

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In this video transcript, the speaker discusses the importance of identifying and treating genetic conditions related to heart disease. The speaker shares their own experiences with patients who have genetic conditions, such as Long QT syndrome, and emphasizes the need for increased awareness and access to inherited arrhythmia clinics. The speaker explains the process of genetic testing and the role of genetic counselors in educating patients and families. They also highlight the importance of provocation testing, such as exercise and drug stimulation, in diagnosing and treating these conditions. The speaker concludes by emphasizing the importance of family medicine and the need for comprehensive communication and collaboration among healthcare providers to ensure effective treatment and protection of individuals with inherited arrhythmias.

Keywords

genetic conditions

heart disease

Long QT syndrome

inherited arrhythmia clinics

genetic testing

genetic counselors