DNA Cardiovascular Health Risk Test
$349.00
Assessing your risk of cardiovascular disease is crucial, as family history can influence the likelihood of experiencing a heart attack due to the impact of genes. To determine if you’re at risk, consider taking the DNA Cardiovascular Health Test.
- The genetic variants included in the test are associated with lipid levels, including cholesterol and triglycerides.
- By understanding your risk and taking necessary steps, you can safeguard your heart health.
- Collection method: Buccal swabs
- Private and confidential online results
Description
Cardiovascular disease encompasses a wide range of disorders, many of which result in narrowed or obstructed blood vessels leading to angina, heart attacks, and strokes. This group of diseases is the leading cause of death globally, responsible for more than 30% of all deaths.
While lifestyle choices such as physical inactivity, unhealthy eating habits, and smoking increase the risk of heart problems, certain “hidden” factors such as genetic variants can also contribute to the risk of heart attacks. With just a simple mouth swab, we can determine if you have inherited DNA changes that affect your heart’s health.
Description
Cardiovascular disease encompasses a wide range of disorders, many of which result in narrowed or obstructed blood vessels leading to angina, heart attacks, and strokes. This group of diseases is the leading cause of death globally, responsible for more than 30% of all deaths.
While lifestyle choices such as physical inactivity, unhealthy eating habits, and smoking increase the risk of heart problems, certain “hidden” factors such as genetic variants can also contribute to the risk of heart attacks. With just a simple mouth swab, we can determine if you have inherited DNA changes that affect your heart’s health.
Our testing laboratory is AABB Accredited, ISO/IEC 17025 Certified and participates in the CAP proficiency testing program.
What’s included in the test?
Cardiovascular disease has been associated with numerous genetic variants, with some variants increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease while others offering a protective effect.
- ANGPTL4, APOA5, FADS1, GALNT2, HNF4A, LIPG, MMAB – Reduced “good” HDL-cholesterol
- CETP, LCAT, LIPC, LPL – Elevated “good” HDL-cholesterol
- APOB, FADS1, LDLR, NCAN, PCSK9, SORT1, SUGP1 – Reduced “bad” LDL-cholesterol
- HMGCR, HNF1A, TRIB1 – Elevated “bad” LDL-cholesterol
- LPA – Elevated lipoprotein(a)
- CRP, GCKR – Elevated C-reactive protein (CRP)
- APOA5, FADS1, GALNT2, GCKR, NOS3, TRIB1 – Elevated triglycerides
- ANGPTL3, LPL, MLXIPL, NCAN – Reduced triglycerides
- 9p21 – Decreased control of cell proliferation
