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New heart disease genes discovered

Researchers from the Erasmus Medical Center have found nine genes that are related to conduction disorders in the heart.

The conduction system of the heart provides a regular heart rhythm † If there is a disturbance in this conduction system, you speak of a cardiac arrhythmia † Researchers found nine genes that affect the conduction system, and found that five of these genes significantly increase the chance of a change in heart rhythm. This causes atrial fibrillation , the most common heart rhythm disorder.

With this discovery, the researchers have a better idea of ​​the origin of cardiac arrhythmias and can new medication are being developed. Patients are also better able to receive tailor-made medicines.