Heart-hand syndromes

Heart-hand syndromes are a group of genetic disorders that primarily affect the heart and the hands. These syndromes are characterized by congenital heart disease and hand abnormalities.

Overview

Heart-hand syndromes are rare genetic disorders. They are characterized by heart disease and hand abnormalities. The heart disease can be congenital, meaning it is present at birth, or it can develop later in life. The hand abnormalities can include deformities of the fingers and hands, such as syndactyly (fused fingers) or brachydactyly (short fingers).

Types of Heart-Hand Syndromes

There are several types of heart-hand syndromes, including:

• Holt-Oram syndrome - This syndrome is characterized by abnormalities of the upper limbs and heart defects.
• Tabatznik syndrome - This syndrome is characterized by short stature, heart defects, and hand abnormalities.
• Heart-hand syndrome, Slovenian type - This syndrome is characterized by heart defects, hand abnormalities, and intellectual disability.

Causes

Heart-hand syndromes are caused by mutations in various genes. The specific genes involved can vary depending on the type of heart-hand syndrome. These mutations are usually inherited in an autosomal dominant manner, which means one copy of the altered gene in each cell is sufficient to cause the disorder.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis of heart-hand syndromes is based on the presence of characteristic signs and symptoms. Genetic testing can confirm the diagnosis.

Treatment

Treatment for heart-hand syndromes is focused on managing the symptoms. This can include surgery to correct heart defects or hand abnormalities, as well as therapies to manage other symptoms.

See also

• Congenital heart disease
• Genetic disorder
• Holt-Oram syndrome
• Tabatznik syndrome
• Heart-hand syndrome, Slovenian type

References

Heart-hand syndromes Resources
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