The Genetic Basis of Familial Syncope

昏厥（晕厥）是一种常见的疾病，导致停电，这可能会造成伤害。屏气是一个相关的问题，在年幼的儿童也导致停电。这两种情况都可以在家庭中运行，但很少有人知道是什么原因导致这些事件。我们将研究大家庭，以确定这些常见现象背后的基因。这将加深我们对遗传模式的理解，改善遗传咨询，并导致更好的诊断和治疗方案。

Fainting (syncope) is a common disorder leading to blackouts, which can cause injury. Breath-holding is a related problem in younger children also resulting in blackouts. Both of these conditions can run in families but little is known about what causes these events. We will study large families to identify the genes underlying these common phenomena. This will deepen our understanding of patterns of inheritance, improve genetic counseling, and lead to better diagnostic and treatment options.