Genetic testing
Genetic Testing Genetic testing is used because, in most of the inherited conditions known to cause SADS, mutations of specific genes have been detected and are thought to cause a specific disease. So in principle, if we could identify these mutations, we would be able to make a diagnosis in any DNA sample including any […]
Tilt-table testing
Tilt-table testing is used to identify other common conditions that can cause blackouts – such as Vasovagal Syndrome (see technical terms) or simple fainting – that tend to particularly affect young women and girls but have a very low risk of causing sudden death. These symptoms are very similar to the symptoms of more rare […]
Coronary angiography and electrophysiological study (EPS)
Depending on the results of the previous tests, your doctor may suggest that you have other tests such as coronary angiography or an electrophysiological study (EPS). Both these tests are performed in an X-ray laboratory that allows the body and any medical tools (such as cardiac catheter tubes or pacing wires) to be seen using […]
