Heart Education Awareness Resource and Training through eLearning (HEARTe)


Inherited: Case 2: Andrew

Meet Andrew

Andrew playing football

Andrew is a 16 year old school boy, who visits his GP complaining of frequent palpitations and dizziness while playing football.

He has had a normal childhood and adolescence,with no significant past medical history. He is not taking any medications.

Until recently, Andrew has undertaken regular sport, with no limitations, and played football for his school team.

There is no family history of unexplained collapses or sudden unexpected death.