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Is Heart Condition A-phib Hereditary?

okay, so i could just be sitting on the couch, and all the sudden my heart will pound really hard just for a second, but it kind of knocks the wind out of me a little. its not painful, but my dad has a.phib and almost died from it, he actually had to get shocked while he was awake and conscious! i also heard its genetic. can you help me?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, atrial fibrillation (AF) can be hereditary.
AF is actually defect in conduction system of heart. And this defect is genetic and hence can transmit in family members.
Your current symptoms are also suggestive of AF. You are having strong family history of AF.
So better to consult cardiologist and get done ecg, 2d echo and Holter monitoring (24 hour continuous monitoring of ecg) to rule out AF.
You may need drugs for AF (anti arrhythmia drugs).
If all these reports are normal then no need to worry for AF or other heart diseases.
Don't worry, you will be alright. But first rule out AF.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Is Heart Condition A-phib Hereditary?

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, atrial fibrillation (AF) can be hereditary. AF is actually defect in conduction system of heart. And this defect is genetic and hence can transmit in family members. Your current symptoms are also suggestive of AF. You are having strong family history of AF. So better to consult cardiologist and get done ecg, 2d echo and Holter monitoring (24 hour continuous monitoring of ecg) to rule out AF. You may need drugs for AF (anti arrhythmia drugs). If all these reports are normal then no need to worry for AF or other heart diseases. Don t worry, you will be alright. But first rule out AF. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.