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Genetics and Heart Defects

In this section we will review the most common cardiac conditions which have been proven to be due to genetic problems. In addition to this you will find useful Genetic Family Tree that we encourage you to print and fill out if you have any cardiac conditions in your family.

Normal Genetic Chromosomes
See what normal chromosomes look like.

Genetic Trait Family Tree
If you have any cardiac conditions in your family, we encourage you to print this Genetic Family Tree diagram, fill it in, and discuss it with your doctor.