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As medical advancements advance, more and more people are interested in genetic testing for a variety of diseases, including heart disease.
Cardiovascular disease is the
1 cause of death worldwide, and it tends to run in families. While genetic testing can be helpful for some conditions, the most common conditions - like "hard arteries" - are influenced by too many genes and too many factors for the test to be useful. useful. Some people should have a genetic screening test to assess their risk of cardiovascular disease.
1. You have been diagnosed with certain heart conditions or have a congenital heart defect
If you have seen a cardiologist for heart problems, genetic testing may be ordered to learn more about your condition or rule out a cause.
Some common reasons people get genetic testing for cardiovascular disease are:
Cardiac arrest of unknown cause. Fainting or convulsions Enlarged heart Heart failure in people under 60 years of age. Need a pacemaker at age 50 or younger. Testing can help make an accurate diagnosis and guide your treatment.
Suy tim ở những người trên 60 tuổi là một trong những lý do kiểm tra gen di truyền bệnh tim mạch
2. Your parent, sibling or child is diagnosed and tested for heart disease
If a loved one tests positive for heart disease in genetic testing, you should also be tested. The results can be helpful in managing your risks and helping you and your doctor make decisions about the best care for your heart.
3. Your parents, siblings or children die suddenly from cardiac arrest
When a close family member dies suddenly and unexpectedly, especially when younger than 40 years old and the cause is unknown or cardiac arrest is suspected, testing can be a good idea.
Genetic testing can be done on the deceased to determine the cause. For many people, sudden death is the first sign of a serious heart problem. Close family members should consider genetic testing to learn more about their own risk of heart disease.
Even if you test positive for a higher risk, it doesn't mean you necessarily have the same symptoms as a member of your family.
There are other factors that determine whether we are affected, but testing can help your doctor see you earlier, before you have symptoms, and be proactive in managing your health . In some cases, this can save your life.
Genetic testing for cardiovascular disease may also be considered for patients with any of the following:
Unexplained cardiac arrest or sudden death in the family possibly due to unrecognized heart disease diagnose. Unexplained fainting or fainting during exercise or emotional stress. Unexplained seizures or seizures with normal neurological evaluation. ICD/pacemaker in people under 50 years of age. Heart failure under 60 years old. Open heart. Irregular heartbeat. Early heart attack, coronary heart disease, or stroke (men under 55, women under 65). Aortic enlargement or thoracic aortic aneurysm when younger than 55 years of age. Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) runs in families. Very high cholesterol levels that have not been treated. Heart defects from birth. Vinmec International General Hospital is the first hospital to be approved by the Ministry of Health to apply autologous immunotherapy to support cancer treatment since 2018, Vinmec is ready to research and apply this therapy for the target. prevention and health promotion for all. With the program "Biological Horoscope", Vinmec relies on the largest DNA database of Asians to assess general health, the risk of cancer, chronic diseases, drug allergies... Leading in applying many modern stem cell and gene technologies, and owning the most modern and closed tissue bank in Vietnam today, Vinmec is conducting storage and isolating mesenchymal stem cell cultures. from different sources, including adipose tissue - which is a "discarded" product after cosmetic liposuction - used in treatment and beauty.
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References: health.harvard.edu, cedars-sinai.org
