Mrs. Kirsten Bartels, Genetic Councellor, Vancouver, BC

Mrs. Kirsten Bartels

Mrs. Kirsten Bartels

MSc, CCGC,
Genetic Councellor
Vancouver, BC
211-1033 Davie Street Vancouver, BC V6N 2J6
Bio & Education  

Mrs. Kirsten Bartels Bio

Kirsten Bartels is a Genetic Counsellor at BC Inherited Arrhythmia Program for Saint Paul's Hospital, Vancouver, BC.

If you are looking for local services or  treatment  in the office or hospital from a Genetic Councellor, contact a provider such as ( Mrs. Kirsten Bartels ) to inquire if they are accepting patients or you need a referral.   Phone number to book an appointment 604-682-2344 ext 66766

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Many cardiac disorders can be inherited, including arrhythmias, congenital heart disease, cardiomyopathy, and high cholesterol.

Please contact ( Mrs. Kirsten Bartels, Genetic Councellor Vancouver, BC ) to enquire if this health care provider is accepting new patients.

Education

Action Plan - Inherited Heart Rhythm Conditions - Sudden Death Syndrome

Action Plan - Inherited Heart Rhythm Conditions - Sudden Death Syndrome ( 327 engaged.)

Open and print the educational action plan for conversation with your Healthcare provider.

Action Plan - Inherited Heart Rhythm Conditions - Sudden Death Syndrome

Genetic Heart Conditions ( 69 participated.)

Sudden Death Syndrome

Questions
 
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1

Thirty thousand (or one out of a thousand people) in Canada every year die from Sudden Death Syndrome..

2

A genetic condition that effects the heart muscle is called Cardiomyopathy.

3

Another way genes can effect our heart is by effecting the arteries or the 'plumbing' of the heart. Effects on cholesterol and blood pressure can lead to cardiac arrest.

4

Most patients that carry the genes which predispose them to Sudden Death Syndrome are aware of their condition.

5

There are several tests that can be administered to diagnose genetic conditions, including having an EKG, a stress test, an echocardiogram and genetic testing.

6

Treatment for genetic conditions are typically fairly simple and involve things like avoiding fever and certain medications.

7

Patients who have more severe symptoms may need to have a defibrillator or 'ICD' implanted.

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Ratings for Mrs. Kirsten Bartels

  • 5
    Information
    5
    Education
    5
    Local Services
    5
    Action Plan
    Kirsten did a fantastic job at providing me with all the information I needed to move forward with my condition. I would recommend her to anyone suspicious of a genetic heart condition.
    Submitted: January 27, 2017
  • 4
    Information
    4
    Education
    4
    Local Services
    4
    Action Plan
    Happy to rate Mrs. Kirsten Bartels, Counselor, Vancouver, BC as excellent.
    Submitted: January 26, 2017

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