Living with Atrial conduction disease
A rare genetic heart rhythm condition with fast or irregular beating in the upper chambers and a weaker heart muscle.
Understanding Atrial conduction disease
Types of rhythm problems include atrial flutter and atrial fibrillation. It also affects the heart's electrical conduction system and raises vulnerability to dilated cardiomyopathy (a stretched, weakened heart muscle). Signs vary and can begin between childhood and adulthood.
Signs & symptoms
GARD lists these among the less common symptoms:
- Irregular heartbeats in the upper chambers (atrial arrhythmia)
- Atrial flutter
- Heart failure
Not everyone has every symptom. GARD's list comes from the Human Phenotype Ontology.
Diagnosis
- 1Talk with your doctor
Share the symptoms you've noticed, when they started and your family health history. Notes and photos can help.
- 2See a specialist
Specialists who may be involved include genetic specialists and heart and blood vessel specialists.
- 3Consider genetic testing
Changes in TNNI3K are linked to this condition. Genetic testing and counseling can help confirm a diagnosis and explain what it means for your family.
Care & treatment
- Care team
- Genetic specialists (geneticists); Heart and blood vessel specialists (cardiologists)
- Expert care
- Ask about multidisciplinary care centers for rare conditions
- Treatment
- GARD doesn't list specific treatments for this condition. Your care team will tailor care to your symptoms.
- Research
- Clinical trials and observational studies may be options. See the research section below.
General information, not medical advice. Your care team makes the decisions.
Everyday life
Living with a rare condition is easier with support.
- Connect with rare disease patient organizations for support
- Keep notes on symptoms, changes and questions for appointments
- Ask about patient registries that help research
- Look into financial aid and travel resources for care visits
Quick facts
GARD says changes in the TNNI3K gene cause this condition. It is autosomal dominant, meaning one changed copy of the gene can be enough to cause it.
Also known as: cardiac conduction disease with or without cardiomyopathy 1; cardiac conduction disease with or without dilated cardiomyopathy; familial atrial tachyarrhythmia-infra-hisian cardiac conduction disease
Patient organizations
Rare-disease groups that can help
- Global GenesRare Diseases · United States
- National Organization for Rare DisordersRare Diseases · United States
- Genetic AllianceRare Diseases · United States
- RARE FoundationRare Diseases · United States
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