Inherited cardiovascular conditions generally inherit following an autosomal dominant pattern. When a mutation is detected in the proband, relatives can have predictive DNA testing, and - when they are carrier - be monitored and timely treated if needed. Currently, less than half of relatives attends genetic counselling. With the eCG Family Clinic, an easily accessible virtual clinic which better suits the needs and preferences of relatives will be offered. At the eCG Family Clinic, relatives will receive tailored information to support informed decision-making, a DNA-test at home if desired, and can be referred for local cardiac monitoring if relatives appear to be a carrier. Implementation of the eCG Family Clinic in clinical practice is compared to current practice in this clinical trial.
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Timeframe: 1 year post disclosure of the proband result
Experience with the eCG Family Clinic
Timeframe: T1: on average 4 weeks, after counselling, T2: on average after 1/2 months, after receiving the DNA test results