A hidden killer
Right now, it’s estimated that there are 620,000 people in the UK carrying a faulty gene that could kill them. A gene that puts you at high risk of premature coronary heart disease and sudden cardiac arrest.
Inherited heart conditions could be hiding in your genes.
But our researchers are onto them. Developing tests and treatments to help people like Inderdeep and Manvir.
Read Manvir and Inderdeep's story
Tracking down deadly genes
Thanks to relentless research, we’ve improved and saved the lives of thousands of people living with an inherited heart condition.
We still need answers
We are determined to protect families with hidden heart conditions from a devastating loss. We’ve committed around £20 million of research to help develop new tests and treatments for families with inherited heart conditions, and understand why some people are at greater risk of sudden death.