New Genetic Blood Test Identifies All Known Inherited Heart Conditions
19th February 2016
A new cheaper and more effective genetic test which detects all known inherited heart conditions is expected to be taken up by hospitals.
Current tests assess a small number of genes to identify a limited number of conditions. However, the new blood test detects all conditions which are currently known by clinicians.
By examining 174 genes, doctors are able to identify faults and begin treatment that can minimise the risk of death.