The Genetic Basis of Familial Syncope

晕厥(晕厥)是一种导致昏迷的常见疾病，可能会导致受伤。屏气是年幼儿童的一个相关问题，也会导致昏迷。这两种情况都可以在家庭中发生，但人们对导致这些事件的原因知之甚少。我们将对大家庭进行研究，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选择。

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.