Catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia type 3 Disease

About Gene:

Catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (CPVT) is a genetic disorder that predisposes people to potentially fatal abnormal heart rhythms or arrhythmias. The arrhythmias seen in CPVT typically occur during exercise or at times of emotional stress and classically take the form of bidirectional ventricular tachycardia or ventricular fibrillation.

Number of Patients: 1

Disease Causing Genes:

calsequestrin (CASQ2) TECRL – trans-2,3-enoyl-CoA reductase like Ryanodine receptor 2 (RYR2)

Sign and Symptoms:

  1. Light-headedness Dizziness Fainting

Diagnosis:

1) Medical history collection (2) Genetic testing

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