Here is a guide to help you understand your Heart DNA test results.
Once you’ve received an email saying your results are ready, please follow these steps to view and understand your results:
Step 1 — Go to www.rightangled.co and click ‘Login’ to access your online portal
Step 2 — Scroll down to the Heart DNA test card and click ‘Report’ on the top right of the card
The Heart DNA test results are split into four categories. You can switch between these categories by clicking on them on the left-hand side.
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- Drug Response
- Cardiac Screening
- Lipids Metabolism
- Thrombophilia
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These four categories have subcategories. You can filter through these by clicking on them.
Each subcategory contains an overview of the category, with a summary of your results on the right. It will show you your genotype (a set of genes passed from parents to offsprings), phenotype (your observable traits), and your genetic risk score for a certain health condition.
Lastly, it will explain what your result means and give you recommendations on what you can do to keep your health on track. At the bottom of the page, you'll find all the key scientific references used.
Overview of the categories:
Drug Response
Statin Induced Myopathy, Warfarin, Beta Blockers & Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction (LVEF) Response, Clopidogrel Metabolism, Verapamil, Verapamil vs Atenolol, and Perindopril Metabolism.
Cardiac Screening
Coronary Artery Disease, Myocardial Infarction, Peripheral Arterial Disease, Hypertension, Type III Hyperlipoproteinemia, Atrial Fibrillation, and Sickle Cell Anaemia.
Lipids Metabolism
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, and Triglycerides.
Thrombophilia
Homocysteine, Oestrogen Supplementation, and Venous Thrombosis.
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