- By Ambry Genetics
- Posted May 15, 2019
Familial Hypercholesterolemia: A Silent Threat That is too Often Missed
Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is an inherited genetic disorder characterized by markedly elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and accelerated atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), leading to early heart attacks and heart disease. One of the most common genetic disorders, FH affects 1 in 250 individuals in the United…
- By Andy Castro
- Posted March 12, 2019
Food for Thought: Genetic Testing and the Fight Against Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Summer has arrived, and with it comes our seasonal obsession with barbecues, ice cream, and other less-than-healthy (but delicious, nonetheless) food options. Most of us will just be putting our beach bodies in jeopardy with our overindulgence, but for a large portion of the population, there will something much greater at stake: a significantly…
- By David Pfeifer
- Posted February 20, 2019
New and Improved Cardio Menu For Genetic Testing
Ambry is dedicated to finding answers for patients. We have made significant updates to our cardiovascular test menu to increase the identification of patients with heritable cardiovascular and lipid disorders, so that you can provide a clear diagnosis and guide personalized medical management for more families. New Tests Test Name Test…
- By Brianna Volz
- Posted July 23, 2018
Fall Back into School: Educating Providers about Genetic Testing for HCM
Summer is half over and the start of school is around the corner. For many, the end of summer is characterized by last minute vacations, trips to your local retail stores and back to school sales. This time of year also serves as a reminder of the role genetic counselors’ play in educating our peers, students and colleagues[1]. Non-genetic…
- By Linh Ngo
- Posted February 27, 2018
Part II: Marfan Syndrome and the Unknowns of Genetic Testing
But genetic testing is not a final exam. It is only the beginning. Linh NgoWriter, wanderer, science rambler Editor's Note: As part of Marfan Syndrome Awareness Month, we are reposting this blog from sciwalkcafe.org with the author's permission. This is Part 2/2. Part 1 can be viewed here. People tend to think about genetic…
- By Linh Ngo
- Posted February 8, 2018
Marfan Syndrome and the Unknowns of Genetic Testing
Editor's Note: As part of Marfan Syndrome Awareness Month, we are reposting this blog from sciwalkcafe.org with the author's permission. This is Part One, the post will be concluded later in the month. I have Marfan syndrome. Everyone and their moms know it. I am tall and lanky. My fingers are spindly and my lenses are dislocated. I was…