by admin | Oct 20, 2014 | Wellness Doc
So far in discussing advanced heart testing, I’ve covered imaging (carotid ultrasound (cIMT) and coronary calcium scoring). I’ve also written about “biomarkers” of disease which include genetic tests and markers of inflammation. It’s time...
by admin | Oct 17, 2014 | Wellness Doc
Having taken a brief diversion to discuss healthy travel, I’ll complete the discussion regarding genetic markers of cardiovascular disease. Today’s post will cover the KIF6 genotype and the Interleukin 1 (IL-1) genotype. The KIF6 gene codes for a transport...
by admin | Oct 6, 2014 | Wellness Doc
Having discussed how to evaluate the practical usefulness of genetic testing and keeping it in perspective, I’m now ready to briefly discuss some specific tests. This is a rapidly evolving field and as we learn more about it, I’ll seek to keep you up to...
