SteadyHealth.com - Health Topics Forum Index
  Find a Doctor      Articles      Encyclopedia   Blogs   Tickers    Search  Register    FAQ    Log in 

Researchers Found Gene Which Increases Risk Of Heart Disease

 The time now is 10/07/08 - 13:48
Post new topic Reply to topic
SteadyHealth.com - Health Topics Forum Index -> Offtopic -> In the News
Search forums for:
  
Did you find posts in this topic useful?
Author Message
Heather_2
Silver Member


Joined: 27 Mar 2006
Posts: 279


Report abuse
PostPosted: 01/22/08 - 16:31    Post subject: Researchers Found Gene Which Increases Risk Of Heart Disease Vote now! Reply with quote
New study found a gene variant that could increase risk of heart disease by 55%. Researchers say that this gene can be detected with new test which can help doctors to determine which patients should take cholesterol – lowering drugs and which shouldn’t. This mutate form of the gene is called KIF6 and it’s related with a higher chance of developing coronary heart disease which is leading cause of death in USA.

Identifying a gene that pre – disposes a person to coronary disease may help in treatment options. This mutated form of gene presents another risk besides cholesterol and blood pressure levels for heart disease. Doctors can prescribe some preventive treatments if they determine that patient is carrying this gene.

This gene is detected by DNA test and once a patient knows his KIF6 status, they know it for life. Researchers say that it would be best if this test is performed together with cholesterol level control and blood pressure also. If KIF6 gene is found it can be lowered by some medications and this could help in cutting the risk from developing heart problems.

Results of the study found that 60% of the population may carry KIF6 and research was performed on about thirty thousand people.
Back to top
Did you find this post useful?
Display posts from previous:   
Post new topic Reply to topic
SteadyHealth.com - Health Topics Forum Index -> Offtopic -> In the News All times are GMT - 5 Hours
Page 1 of 1

Related topics:
A sudden often change in heart beat rhythm making me take an
biofeedback for heart problems
congenital heart disease and excessive belching
Random heart pains
heart palpetations during exercise
How can I help my mother with diastolic heart failure?
hydrocodone heart problems?
fast heart beat in 20 year old
Is ishemic heart disease heridetary?
sudden rapid heart beat
Fast heartbeat and irregular heart palpitations
Pounding Heart
What consiquences are from heart failure?
Heart thumping/skipped beats?
Heart Attack in a Young Woman
New blood test to predict heart failure
Can I use Pepcid to treat heartburn?
carcinoid heart problems
Heart Virus
FEELING HEARTBEAT IN MY EAR!!!
Researchers Find Medium Dose Of Cannabis Helps In Reducing Pain
Researchers Developed Vaccine Against Meningitis
Researchers Developed Vaccine That Could Stop Drug Addiction
Researchers know how to stop cancer from spreading
Researchers Found Birth Control Pill Could Increase Risk Of Cervical Cancer
Researchers Found Protein Related To Bone Control Growth
Researchers Found Sunscreen Can Not Protect From Skin Cancer
Researchers Are Trying To Develop Breast Cancer Vaccine
Researchers Found That Brain Scans Can Detect Possibility Of Developing OCD
Researchers Found New Method In Schizophrenia Treatment
Researchers Found Breastfeeding Can Lead To Asthma Risk
Researchers Trying To Develop Vaccine That Prevents Chlamydia
Researchers Found Protein Related To Ovarian Cancer Risk
Researchers Developed Chocolate That Lowers Blood Sugar
Researchers Find That Seafood Is Good For Pregnant Woman
Researchers Found Smoking Can Lead To Hearing Problems
Researchers Found Simple Blood Test Can Diagnose Lung Cancer
Researchers Find A Tumour – Blocking Protein Causes Growth Of Pancreatic Cancer
Researchers To Test If MPH Would Help Young ADHD Patients In Driving
Researchers Found That Tumor Can Be Kept Silent For Many Years
Breastfeeding beyond nine months increases risk of allergies
Does birth control increases chances of lupus?
Is there any evidence that metoclopramide increases breast milk?
Divorce Increases Risk of Ritalin Use in Children
HEART RATE INCREASES AFTER EATING
Consuming Grape Fruit Increases Breast Cancer Risk
semen drinking increases my weight?
Coffee increases chances of heart attack
Risk from diatebes increases daily
Aleve increases liver damage
Yo-yo Dieting Increases Kidney Cancer Risk in Women
Caffeine During Pregnancy Increases Risk Of Miscarriage
Consumption Of Red Meat Increases Risk Of Cancer
Smoking increases chance of rheumatoid arthritis in women
Does juvenile onset myopia increases in severity with age?
is there a certain birth control pill that increases breast tissue
Smoking During Pregnancy Increases Risk Of Baby Cot Deaths
Omega3 increases cancer risk! Could it be true?
Does alcohole increases symptoms of diabetes mellitus?
how noise increases heart rate causing high blood pressure
My Navigator
  • Unanswered posts
    		•


     



    Information provided on this site is intended for informational and educational purposes only. It is not meant to substitute for medical advice provided by your physician or other medical professional. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, promptly contact your physician or health care provider. Only your physician can provide relevant diagnosis, prescribe medications and/or put you on adequate therapies.

    Privacy Policy | Registration terms | Global Terms of Use | Copyright policy | Advertising policy | About us | Contact us


    Discussion boards licensed and powered by ZoneX v. 3.0
    Development supported by LifeForm Inc.


    All Rights Reserved by SteadyHealth.com ©2004-2008