Idiopathic ventricular fibrillation, non Brugada type
Synonyms: Familial paroxysmal ventricular fibrillation, non Brugada type
A rare genetic cardiac rhythm disease characterized by ventricular fibrillation in the absence of any structural or functional heart disease or known repolarization abnormalities. The presence of J waves is associated with a higher risk of nocturnal ventricular fibrillation events and a higher risk of recurrence.
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Idiopathic ventricular fibrillation, non Brugada type?
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Advocacy Organizations
Heart of a Giant Foundation
The mission of the HGF is to achieve better health outcomes for heart diseases and related chronic health conditions in our communities and enhance the quality of life through health education, care support, and connection to community resources.
My Faulty Gene
My Faulty Gene is a nonprofit organization which provides information and assistance to any individual whose family medical history suggests genetic testing might be helpful in identifying an increased risk of disease due to a genetic mutation. We believe that everyone in need of genetic testing should have access to it.
Syndromes Without A Name (SWAN) Australia
Provide information, support and advocacy to families caring for a child with an undiagnosed or rare genetic condition.
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