Personalized approach in arrhythmology by genetic-based data: a case report

Per Med. 2022 Mar;19(2):83-91. doi: 10.2217/pme-2021-0090. Epub 2022 Jan 21.

Abstract

The results of molecular genetic testing may affect recommended treatment or therapeutic decisions and risk assessment, may help with identification of family members at risk. Here, we report a case of a young patient with a paradoxical combination of two inherited arrhythmic syndromes and demonstrate the role of genetic testing as one of the basis of personalized approach in diagnosis, treatment and prevention complications of inherited channelopathies complications. Integration of genetic testing results into clinical practice is a successful example of the concept of personalized medicine.

Keywords: Brugada syndrome; SCN5A; arrhythmology; long QT syndrome; molecular genetic testing; p.E1784K; personalized medicine.

Plain language summary

The results of genetic testing may help to clarify the diagnosis, help the doctor to choose treatment and patient management tactics. We report a case of a young patient with the relatively rare arrythmia. We are highlighting the role of genetic testing as a basis of personalized approach of arrhythmia patient.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Brugada Syndrome* / complications
  • Brugada Syndrome* / diagnosis
  • Brugada Syndrome* / genetics
  • Channelopathies* / diagnosis
  • Channelopathies* / genetics
  • Channelopathies* / therapy
  • Family
  • Genetic Testing
  • Humans
  • Long QT Syndrome* / complications
  • Long QT Syndrome* / genetics
  • Long QT Syndrome* / therapy