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Programs & Services


Cardiogenetics Clinic

Provides genetic assessment, screening, diagnosis and counselling to Albertans across the lifespan who are at risk or affected with inherited cardiac conditions.

The consultation service begins with an assessment of a patient's personal and family history for features of a suspected condition. Genetic counselling is then provided to patients to communicate genetic risk information, explore options for genetic testing (if indicated), and discuss the benefits, risk, limitations of genetic testing for the patient and/or at risk relatives.

Examples of inherited cardiac conditions include long QT syndrome, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and many others.

Individuals and families referred may include pregnant couples, newborns, children or adults.

For the diagnosis or management of a cardiac condition, patients should be referred to cardiology.

Telehealth is available for Alberta residents.

For more information visit the Clinical & Metabolic Genetics website.

Access
Service Providers May Include
genetic counselors, medical geneticists
Eligibility

Individuals affected by or at moderate to high risk for inherited cardiac conditions through a genetic risk evaluation of the individual's medical and family history.

Service Access

Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.


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