MAP Hypertension with Genomepatri
Many believe that hypertension is yet another sign of old age and medication is the only recourse. Hypertension has several risk factors including genes, diet, lifestyle, and stress. While we cannot change our genes, it is possible to prevent hypertension by controlling other factors. Measurement, Awareness, and Prevention are the key — and here is how Genomepatri can help.
Get to Know Your Genetic and Other Risks
Hypertension is among the 100+ conditions covered in Genomepatri. With a simple swab of your saliva, you can get to know your genetic predisposition towards hypertension. Our genetic counsellors correlate your health history with your genetic test results — assessing your risks (family history, food habits, activity levels, etc.), comparing them against your genetic risks, giving you a better estimate of the likelihood of hypertension, and charting out prevention plans for you.
Control Associated Risk Factors
Factors such as obesity and lipid levels are associated with increased risk for hypertension. Get to know your risk for such factors and use the action plan given by our genetic counsellors to control these risks before they can cause too much harm.
Move to a Healthy Lifestyle
Your lifestyle has a strong role to play in the prevention and management of hypertension. Be it your diet pattern, the activity that suits you best, or risk for alcoholism and nicotine dependence — know them all and use this knowledge to move to a healthy lifestyle. Also find out about your body’s ability to absorb and metabolise micronutrients to manage any deficiencies.
Beat the Stress
Mental stress has a proven association with high blood pressure levels and eventually hypertension. With Genomepatri, know your resilience — find out whether you are a worrier or a warrior. Use this knowledge to control mental stress.
Does That Medication Work for You?
Genomepatri can help you learn about your response to several medications such as statins and blood thinners. Your doctor can use this information to optimise your treatment.
What If You Are Already Suffering from Hypertension?
Apart from medication response, Genomepatri can help you understand your risk for several complications associated with hypertension — stroke, chronic kidney disease, cardiovascular diseases, glaucoma, and more. Our genetic counsellors can also help you understand the possible genetic risk for your children and thus prevent hypertension in the next generation.
MAP Your Hypertension Risk with Genomepatri
Genomepatri by MapmyGenome covers 100+ health conditions including hypertension, cardiovascular disease, stroke, and kidney disease — with certified genetic counselling and a personalised action plan to help you prevent, delay, or manage these conditions.
