Panel kardiovaskular

The Cardiovascular Panel is a genetic test that analyzes a group of genes associated with inherited diseases of the heart and blood vessels. It helps identify genetic variants that may increase the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases or explain the underlying cause of a diagnosed condition.
This test may be useful both for patients with symptoms and for individuals with a family history of heart disease.

When is it recommended?
A physician may recommend this test in cases of:

• a family history of inherited heart diseases;
• suspected or diagnosed cardiomyopathies;
• arrhythmias of genetic origin;
• sudden deaths in the family with a suspected cardiac cause;
• very high cholesterol levels with suspected familial hypercholesterolemia;
• the need for genetic evaluation of a cardiovascular disease.

What does it analyze?
The panel analyzes a number of genes associated with:

• Cardiomyopathies (hypertrophic, dilated, arrhythmogenic, and other forms);
• Heart rhythm disorders (arrhythmias);
• Channelopathies, such as Long QT Syndrome and Brugada Syndrome;
• Diseases of the aorta and connective tissue associated with aneurysms and dissections;
• Familial hypercholesterolemia and other inherited disorders of lipid metabolism.

Why is it important?
The test results may help the physician with:

• identifying the genetic cause of the disease;
• confirming or supporting the diagnosis;
• assessing the risk of complications;
• selecting an appropriate monitoring and treatment strategy;
• identifying family members who may benefit from genetic testing.

How is the test performed?
The analysis is performed using a peripheral blood sample and utilizes modern Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) technology, which enables the analysis of a large number of genes simultaneously.

Interpretation of the results
The results are interpreted by a specialist physician in combination with the patient's personal and family history, clinical examination, electrocardiogram (ECG), echocardiography, and other cardiological examinations.

A positive result may help identify the genetic cause of the disease, whereas a negative result does not completely rule out the presence of a cardiovascular disease.