Tagged Posts: "Cardiovascular Genetic Counseling" (2)


Cholesterol: The Good, The Bad, and the Lp(a)

Your cholesterol levels can be impacted by everything from the foods you eat to your genetics. What those numbers really mean and why a sneaky form of cholesterol called Lp(a) is a growing concern in heart disease research. Read More

Posted August 16, 2023 | With Mark Berlacher, MD, The Christ Hospital Heart & Vascular Institute
How Genetic Testing Helps Identify Family Risk for Heart Disease

Patient Paige Gabbard was diagnosed with a heart condition in her early forties. When two of her siblings subsequently developed heart failure, she thought there might be a familial link and sought genetic counseling. Read her story to learn more. Read More

Posted May 07, 2021 | By The Christ Hospital Genetic Counseling Team