Question 5: When should someone be concerned about genetic cardiomyopathies if a member of their family has been diagnosed?
Heart Failure Society of America @HFSA
- When there is a family history of heart failure or cardiomyopathy within 3 generations or when the presence of a new diagnosis of a cardiomyopathy cannot be explained by other causes. #HFChat2023
- A concerning family history could include sudden death, particularly before age 40. If a family mbr has a genetic mutation thought to be causative for their cardiomyopathy, all 1st-degree relatives should be tested for that gene mutation. #HFChat2023
The Heart Brothers Foundation @HeartBrothers1
- If a senior member of your family has been diagnosed with #heartfailure, it’s always smart to ask your doctor if #geneticscreening is advisable. This is especially important if anyone in your family has a history of #dilatedcardiomyopathy. #HFWeek2023 #HFChat2023
- You always want to be concerned because you want to understand your family history and understand the genetics. It’s not a “When should I be concerned”— it’s a “Yes, I should be concerned.” #HFChat2023 #HFWeek2023
- Family history is always a factor when thinking about risk factors for heart disease. Check out this blog on HCM and women. https://womenheart.org/when-heart-disease-is-genetic/ #HFWeek2023 #HFChat2023