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Is ventricular tachycardia genetic?
Questioner:Lucas Lee 2018-04-06 09:58:52
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Stella Ross——Studied at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Lives in Los Angeles, CA
Hello, I'm an expert in the field of cardiology with a focus on arrhythmias. Ventricular tachycardia (VT) is a type of heart rhythm disorder that can be caused by various factors, including genetic predispositions. Let's delve into the details.
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Emily Rodriguez——Studied at University of California, Berkeley, Lives in Berkeley, CA
This is called
ventricular tachycardia or
ventricular fibrillation. Periods of arrhythmia can occur suddenly, leading to fainting or sometimes cardiac arrest and sudden death. Long QT syndrome can be caused by a
genetic alteration in one of at least 12 genes, or it can be acquired by exposure to some medications.
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