Do you ever wonder if your atrial fibrillation is linked to your parents or even your grandparents? It’s worth thinking about the role of genetics in your afib.

We recently talked about how atrial fibrillation may run in families.

A new study has shown that yet another gene is involved in atrial fibrillation that runs in families.

Learn more: New Genetic Cause of Atrial Fibrillation Found

Tags: Causes or Triggers, Family, Prevention by Mellanie
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Mayo Clinic researchers have discovered a genetic mutation that may be responsible for atrial fibrillation in families. They scanned the entire human genome and discovered a genetic mutation common to all family members with atrial fibrillation.

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Tags: Causes or Triggers, Family, General, Prevention, Risk by Mellanie
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