You’ve likely heard about genetics and how your DNA can reveal information about your health risks. But what if there was another layer – one that doesn’t just tell you about your inherited risk, but how your lifestyle is actively influencing your health right now?
That’s where epigenetics comes in.
Genetics is like the script of your life – it’s the DNA you inherit from your parents, and it doesn’t change. Epigenetics, on the other hand, is more like stage direction – it influences how that script gets read and performed.
Your epigenome is shaped by the world around you – things like diet, exercise, sleep, smoking, and even stress. Over time, these lifestyle factors can change how your genes function, turning them “on” or “off” without altering the DNA itself.
When it comes to heart disease, this matters a lot.
Traditional risk assessments for coronary heart disease (CHD) often rely on factors like cholesterol levels, blood pressure, or family history. These are important, but they don’t always tell the full story.
What if your lifestyle has already started changing how your heart-health-related genes behave – long before symptoms show up?
That’s the kind of insight epigenetics can provide. It gives us a more dynamic and personalized view of cardiovascular risk, by reflecting both who you are (genetics) and how you live (epigenetics).
At Cardio Diagnostics, we believe better information leads to better prevention – and better outcomes.
That’s why we developed two first-of-their-kind clinical blood tests:
evaluates both genetic and epigenetic markers to assess your future risk of a heart attack.
uses the same powerful technology to detect whether you currently have coronary heart disease and what factors may be driving your disease.
Together, these tests give a fuller picture of your heart health – where you might be headed and where you are right now. This makes it easier for you and your doctor to act – whether that means making lifestyle changes, starting medication, or tracking your progress over time.
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death globally. But many heart attacks are preventable – if you know your risk and act early.
Epigenetics offers a window into your heart health that traditional testing can’t provide. And with Cardio Diagnostics’ tests, you can finally put that information to work for you.
So, when you think about your heart health, don’t just ask what’s in your DNA – ask what your DNA is saying about the life you’re living now.
Clinically reviewed by: Dr Robert Philibert, CMO, Cardio Diagnostics
