Living with Familial ventricular tachycardia
A fast heart rhythm starting in the lower heart chambers that is caused by an inherited gene change.
Understanding Familial ventricular tachycardia
GARD describes it as passed down in an autosomal dominant way. It may come in episodes (paroxysmal). A complete right bundle branch block, a change in the heart's electrical pathway, can also occur.
Signs & symptoms
GARD lists these findings, and we don't have enough information about how common they are:
- Episodes of fast heartbeat (paroxysmal ventricular tachycardia)
- Right bundle branch block (electrical change)
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
Your doctor may refer you to a specialist who knows rare conditions.
- 3Ask which tests can help
Your care team will decide which exams and tests can confirm the diagnosis.
Care & treatment
- Care team
- A doctor familiar with rare conditions, plus specialists as needed
- 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
An inherited change in the genome causes it. It is autosomal dominant, which means one changed copy of a gene is enough. GARD doesn't name a gene.
Also known as: hereditary ventricular tachycardia; ventricular tachycardia, familial; ventricular tachycardia, familial polymorphic; ventricular tachycardia, idiopathic
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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