Is Atrial Fibrillation hereditary? 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

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[pusillanimous]

I would say yes undoubtedly it is,. My father had it and I am one of 5 daughters and we all have it. There are 19 years between the eldest and youngest, so quite different environment during upbringing. I live in South Africa and my sisters are scattered around the UK leading different life styles (my eldest sister is 90- my youngest 71 ), In fact you can find information on the Web telling you which genes are involved in the condition !

[Barb1]

Absolutely, no question.

[Rachelanx50]

Yes without a doubt myself, my sister uncle and cousin all have it. I asked my cardiologist and yes he agreed that it is heredatory