Heart Conditions Can be Genetic
Inherited heart conditions are passed on through families and are caused by a change (or mutation) in one or more of our genes. There are many types of inherited heart conditions, including:
Cardiomyopathy
An abnormality of the heart muscle making it harder for the heart to pump blood to the body
Arrhythmia
An abnormality of the heart rhythm causing the heart to beat too fast, too slow or irregularly
Arteriopathy
Problems with the structure of the arteries in many parts of the body, including the heart
Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH)
Causes very high cholesterol from a young age and makes you more likely to get coronary heart disease
Closer Look at Family History
Cholesterol Management
If you have Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH), your healthcare provider might recommend treatment with statins or alternative medications to help remove some of the extra cholesterol from your body.
Lifestyle Recommendations
Your healthcare provider may suggest lifestyle changes to limit Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH)’s impact on your health. They may recommend a regular exercise routine or a diet that’s low in saturated and trans fats, salt, and added sugars.
Family Care
As hereditary health disorders run in families, your results can help your loved ones understand their health risk.
Sample Collection Instructions
This short video will guide thru the collection and retrieval process all from the comfort of your home or office. It should only take a minute.
Advanced Testing in Clinical Genetics
Insights Into Inherited Heart Conditions
Request a Genetic Test
Patient will be contacted by phone for completion of a complimentary hereditary medical assessment. An interprofessional consultative report and recommendation for testing will be sent to the primary care physician. Following the treating physician’s review, if medically necessary, the physician will order the test.
