New gene testing developed to identify risk of cardiac arrest

New genetic testing has been developed at the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute to find those more at risk of suffering from cardiac arrest.

The genetic testing is designed to identify commonly inherited heart diseases like Long QT syndrome, a condition causing sudden cardiac death in those otherwise fit and healthy. This condition impacts around one in 2000 Australians.

Image: Image Credit: Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute

Produced By: Zachary Probert

Featured In Story: Professor Jamie Vandenberg – Lead Author & Deputy Director of the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute

First aired on The Wire, Friday 27 September 2024