Nominal main hereditary syndromes in cardiology

The article provides a description of the 8 clinical syndromes and diseases with hereditary nature and eponymously name. The historical reference of origin of eponymic terms is presented, data on epidemiology, etiology and pathogenesis of these diseases are given. From the standpoint of modern evidence-based medicine, the issues of diagnosis and treatment, differential diagnosis and prognosis of nosological units with an eponymous name are considered. In our opinion, the use of traditional names in clinical practice not only adorns the medical terminology, emphasizes the academism of the scientific school, which uses it, has a positive impact on the educational and erudite aspect, but also simplifies the interaction of specialists.