Abstract
Direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic testing for cardiovascular disease (CVD) is becoming
increasingly accessible due to technological advances, falling prices, and assertive
marketing. However, information to guide physicians and patients on how to interpret
or react clinically to DTC genetic test results is scarce. We report the case of a
52-year-old man with a family history of CVD who had DTC genetic testing performed.
We discuss selected results and interpretation of this testing and the outcome of
subsequent lifestyle interventions. Despite the information this new technology seemed
to provide, traditional advice on lifestyle modification was central to his management.
Résumé
Les tests génétiques directement aux consommateurs (DAC) pour les maladies cardiovasculaires
(MCV) sont de plus en plus accessibles en raison des avancées technologiques, de la
chute des prix et du marketing dynamique. Cependant, l'information pour guider les
médecins et les patients sur la manière d'interpréter ou de réagir cliniquement aux
tests génétiques DAC est peu abondante. Nous rapportons le cas d'un homme de 52 ans
avec des antécédents familiaux de MCV qui avait réalisé un test génétique DAC. Nous
discutons des résultats sélectionnés et de l'interprétation de ce test ainsi que du
résultat des interventions au mode de vie subséquent. En dépit de l'information que
cette nouvelle technologie semble fournir, des conseils traditionnels sur la modification
du mode de vie étaient au cœur de sa gestion.
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: June 09, 2011
Accepted:
February 13,
2011
Received:
January 11,
2011
Footnotes
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© 2011 Canadian Cardiovascular Society. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
