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Some genetic disorders carry an increased risk of heart disease:
- Marfan syndrome. Connective tissue disorder that weakens artery walls
- Down syndrome. Chromosomal abnormality associated with several congenital heart conditions
- Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Condition that thickens heart walls, often running in families
- Long QT syndrome. Abnormal electrical condition that can cause sudden death
- Noonan syndrome. Disorder that can cause obstructed blood flow from the heart to the lungs
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