A rare inherited heart condition known as Bundgaard syndrome has been diagnosed for the first time in Türkiye, becoming the 68th reported case worldwide, according to medical experts.

A 41-year-old man from Mardin, identified as Şehmus Doğan, was diagnosed with the condition after seeking medical care for symptoms including dizziness, blurred vision and chest pain.

Following detailed examinations, doctors confirmed the diagnosis through genetic testing, which showed that the condition had a hereditary pattern and was also detected among some of his relatives.

Specialists warned that Bundgaard syndrome can lead to heart rhythm disorders and sudden cardiac death, and that its symptoms may sometimes be mistaken for a heart attack.

The condition was first identified in Denmark in 2018, and only 67 cases had previously been documented worldwide before the diagnosis in Türkiye.

A scientific paper prepared following Türkiye’s first case was published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC).

Doctors emphasized that early diagnosis is critical, noting that screening among family members plays an important role in identifying the disease and reducing the risk of sudden cardiac death.(ILKHA)