Inherited Heart Diseases
The Inherited Heart Diseases Unit of the Cardiology Department is primarily dedicated to patient care. This Unit specialises in managing all types of heart muscle diseases, focusing on inherited ones.
The National Health System has designated the Vall d'Hebron University Hospital as a reference centre (CSUR) in Inherited Heart Diseases.
This unit treats heart diseases involving the myocardium, where the heart muscle becomes weakened, enlarged, or has another structural issue. Often, this prevents the heart from pumping blood effectively or functioning correctly. As inherited heart diseases are relatively rare, they require specialised management, which goes beyond the expertise of a general clinical cardiologist. It is necessary to have specific treatments and access to appropriate technology.