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SENSORS CARDIOVASCULAR SENSOR Cholesterol/Triglycerides Homocysteine Arteriosclerosis Sudden cardiac arrest
SENSORS CARDIOVASCULAR SENSOR Predisposition to: 1)High LDL cholesterol 2)Low HDL cholesterol 1)Effect of omega-3 on HDL cholesterol 3)High triglycerides 4)High homocysteine 1)Vitamin B2 positively effects the homocysteine levels 5)Prolongation of the QT intervals 6)Effect of 26 drugs
22 genetic variations CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES
Gene examples
CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES Gene examples
CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES Gene examples
CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES Gene examples
CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES Gene examples
CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES Gene examples
CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES Gene examples
CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES Genetic predisposition
SENSORS CARDIOVASCULAR SENSOR Cardiovascular disease 1) Prevention 2) Early detection 3) Better treatment
CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES Counselling example Prevention Regular exercises Do not smoke! As little alcohol as possible Low-fat diet Less animal, more plant foods Use vegetable oils Omega3 fish oil capsules have a negative impact on your cholesterol Early detection Regular medical blood tests Submit to a Resting ECG examination before taking QT altering medication
CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES High risk, what to do now? Early detection Regular medical blood tests Regular QT interval tests Measure the electrolyte level when performing extreme sports
SENSORS CARDIOVASCULAR SENSOR Cardiovascular disease 1) Prevention 2) Early detection 3) Better treatment
PHARMACOGENETICS Various drugs and enzymes DRUG D 3A42C192E9 3A5 NAT2 DRUG C 2D6 DRUG B 2C9 DRUG A 1A2 break down
CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES Optimal medication
CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES Optimal medication
SENSORS CARDIOVASCULAR SENSOR Cardiovascular disease 1) Prevention 2) Early detection 3) Better treatment
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