Heart Disease Genetic Test | DNA Screening for Inherited Cardiac Risk

Heart Disease Genetic Test – Know the cardiometabolic risks associated with your genotype and take measures to reduce the risk.

If heart disease is running in your family, this test is for you. There is a hereditary component associated with many heart conditions. A heart disease genetic test will let you know the genetic predisposition of cardiometabolic diseases and can identify inherited risks before the symptoms develop.  This allows for early prevention of the disease by following a personalized treatment plan.   You can know the probability of getting the disease in your lifetime.  If you are an individual with a family history of premature heart attacks, sudden cardiac death, cardiomyopathy or inherited cholesterol disorders, you may benefit from cardiac genetic testing.

The results displayed in the report can also be helpful to clinicians in planning your treatment, your nutritionist can plan your diet based on your genetic profile or simply you can take preventive measures thus significantly reducing the risk.

Should I consider Heart Disease Genetic Testing?

You can consider this test if:

• You have a family history of heart attack before the age of 55.
• Sudden cardiac death runs in your family.
• You have been diagnosed with cardiomyopathy.
• Has high cholesterol.

Different Cardiovascular Conditions Detected

• Coronary artery disease
• Myocardial Infarction
• Atrial Fibrillation
• Hypertension
• Deep Vein Thrombosis

Different Metabolic Diseases

• Type 2 Diabetes mellitus. If you have a family history of diabetes, doing a Diabetes Risk DNA Test would be beneficial.
• Obesity
• Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 3
• Dyslipidemia

What is the benefit of Heart Disease Genetic Testing?

• Identify early on your inherited cardiovascular risk.  (Prevention is better than cure.)
• Personalized strategies to prevent the onset.
• Better treatment plan suited for your need.
• Family members can be screened.
• Get guidance for healthy lifestyle modifications.
• Assess your risk before the onset of symptoms.
• Improve your long-term health heart.
• Prevent early death

What is DNA?

DNA (Deoxyribo Nucleic Acid), is the hereditary material in humans and almost all other organisms.

What is Gene?

A gene is the basic physical and functional unit of heredity. Genes are made up of DNA.

What is Genetic testing?

Genetic testing is a type of medical test that identifies changes in chromosomes, genes, or proteins. The results of a genetic test can confirm or rule out a suspected genetic condition or help determine a person’s chance of developing or passing on a genetic disorder. Genetic tests can be performed using either saliva, blood, tissue or other human cells.

What do the results of Genetic tests mean?

A positive test result means that the laboratory found a change in a particular gene, chromosome, or protein of interest. Depending on the purpose of the test, this result may confirm a diagnosis, indicate that a person is a carrier of a particular genetic mutation, identify an increased risk of developing a disease in the future, or suggest a need for further testing.

A negative test result means that the laboratory did not find a change in the gene, chromosome, or protein under consideration. This result can indicate that a person is not affected by a particular disorder, is not a carrier of a specific genetic mutation, or does not have an increased risk of developing a certain disease.  However there is still possibility that any unknown genetic variation can still be a risk factor.

Frequently asked questions

How is heart disease genetic testing done?

The test is performed using saliva sample.

Is heart disease hereditary?

Yes, heart is hereditary in majority of cases. Many cardiovascular diseases have genetic components and can run in families.

Who should undergo cardiac genetic testing?

If you are an individual with a strong family history of heart attacks or sudden cardiac deaths you may undergo cardiac genetic testing.

Can a genetic test predict heart attacks?

Genetic testing cannot predict 100% whether you will get heart attack, but it can identify the risk factors that are inherited and can help guide the doctors to personalize your treatment plan and help you to make healthy lifestyle changes for prevention of disease .

Keyhole Clinic provides various heart checkup packages in Edappally, including TMT Test, Echocardiogram, ECG.