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New test 'detects genes for every known inherited heart condition'

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Blood test identifies 174 genes relating to 17 heart defects, and is cheaper and more effective than existing assessments

A blood test has been created that can detect all known inherited heart condition genes, boosting the prospects of diagnosing potentially fatal defects, the British Heart Foundation (BHF) said.

By identifying 174 genes related to 17 inherited heart defects, which affect more than half a million people in the UK and are often the cause of unexplained sudden deaths, the assessment should help people obtain appropriate treatment.

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