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What Are Genetic Health Conditions?

Genetic health conditions, including heart conditions, can be inherited from our parents. Because they are caused by genetic mutations, it’s also possible for the mutation to occur spontaneously in us without any family history of the condition. 

These conditions can be tricky; they can affect some people more obviously than others. For instance, one person may have progressive heart issues while another has none or only minor changes that need an experienced cardiologist to spot. They can also skip some family members. 

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How Genetic Testing Can Help

With specialised genetic tests now available, they are key to a thorough medical evaluation. Additionally, they are able to pinpoint what genetic mutations are involved. Using this knowledge, a physician can then tailor an effective treatment and management plan.

Further, once one family member has a clear diagnosis, it is an opportunity to look after everyone’s health. A positive diagnosis through genetic testing for one family member is evidence to have other relatives complete their own genetic testing. This can help ensure that symptoms are managed and treated earlier for maximum efficacy and the best prognosis possible. Taking action to understand what is happening with your health is the first step on this journey.

 How Progenics Can Help

Progenics is the initiative of Australia’s only cardiologist and clinical geneticist, Kunal Verma. This means we are uniquely positioned to provide specialist care and assistance to help identify if you have a genetic health condition, particularly one that affects your heart.

At Progenics, we believe in the power of an early diagnosis. This allows for appropriate intervention that is as minimally invasive as possible, reducing or preventing further risks and complications. 

Dr Kunal Verma

Clinical Geneticist & Cardiologist

Kunal is Australia and New Zealand’s first geneticist and cardiologist, having achieved accreditation as a specialist physician in both fields. He has held a National Health and Medical Research Council scholarship and is a teacher at Monash University. Progenics was started as a unique service to empower patients in making critical health decisions using the best of modern genetic testing. As a cardiologist he also provides expert and personalised cardiac care for people at risk of and those living with genetic heart disease.

As a geneticist, I know how difficult it can be to access and understand genetics. As a cardiologist, I’ve seen patients suffer the consequences of acting too late. As a husband and father of two, I know what is precious and worth protecting.

Making sense of genes and genetics tests can be time consuming, confusing and even worrying — but it doesn’t have  to be. At Progenics, we are dedicated to providing the healthcare experience we would want for our own families: supportive, compassionate and thorough.

Dr Kunal Verma

Clinical Geneticist & Cardiologist

You Can Do Something Now

Genetic testing is an effective way to confirm a diagnosis of a genetic health condition indicated by symptoms and/or other testing. A small sample of genetic material, like some saliva or blood, can be the key to explaining your health issues.

Your healthcare team can take action with treatment and management strategies for the best outcome. Importantly, you won’t be left worrying about what is happening.

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Get in Touch

If you would like to learn more about genetic testing for health conditions, including our capabilities, please contact us. If you and your general practitioner or cardiologist feel a referral to our service is appropriate, you can find all the information they need on our Clinicians page.

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If you would like to know more about our services, use the contact form here to send us a message.

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