# CardioGenes

> Plain-English education on genetic heart testing — familial hypercholesterolemia, inherited cardiomyopathy, arrhythmia genes and polygenic risk — plus broader heart and vascular care, with a directory of independent, licensed cardiovascular doctors and surgeons. Educational only — not medical advice.

CardioGenes is an independent directory. People describe what they are looking for; the platform matches them with independent cardiologists. Content is educational only — not medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Part of the R0cketShip network; sponsors: Somatic Experiences (https://somaticexperiences.com) and Therapists.plus (https://therapists.plus). Licensed providers: Providers.plus (https://providers.plus).

## Explore
- [Familial hypercholesterolemia](https://cardiogenes.com/explore/familial-hypercholesterolemia): Very high cholesterol that runs in families — the FH gene, cascade testing and treatment.
- [Inherited cardiomyopathy](https://cardiogenes.com/explore/inherited-cardiomyopathy): Cardiomyopathy that runs in families — hypertrophic, dilated and ARVC, and what genetic testing can and can't tell you.
- [Arrhythmia & sudden cardiac death genetics](https://cardiogenes.com/explore/arrhythmia-genetics): Long QT, Brugada and other inherited rhythm conditions linked to sudden cardiac death.
- [Polygenic risk & preventive cardiology](https://cardiogenes.com/explore/polygenic-risk-prevention): Polygenic risk scores and preventive cardiology for people without a single known gene cause.
- [Heart attack & coronary artery disease](https://cardiogenes.com/explore/heart-attack-cad): Heart attack warning signs, blocked arteries and the procedures that treat coronary artery disease.
- [Heart failure & valve disease](https://cardiogenes.com/explore/heart-failure-valve): Heart failure and valve disease — symptoms, management and minimally invasive options like TAVR.
- [Vascular surgery & circulation](https://cardiogenes.com/explore/vascular-circulation): Peripheral artery disease, aneurysms and carotid artery blockages — vascular surgery explained.
- [Choosing a cardiovascular specialist](https://cardiogenes.com/explore/choosing-a-specialist): Finding the right cardiovascular doctor, surgeon or genetic counselor and the questions to ask first.

## Specialties
- [Familial hypercholesterolemia & lipid genetics](https://cardiogenes.com/modalities/familial-hypercholesterolemia): genetic testing for FH, advanced lipid panels, family cascade screening
- [Inherited cardiomyopathy](https://cardiogenes.com/modalities/inherited-cardiomyopathy): genetic testing for cardiomyopathy, echocardiogram, cardiac MRI
- [Arrhythmia & sudden cardiac death genetics](https://cardiogenes.com/modalities/arrhythmia-genetics): genetic testing for Long QT, Brugada and related syndromes, implantable device evaluation, EKG and event monitoring
- [Polygenic risk & preventive cardiology](https://cardiogenes.com/modalities/polygenic-risk): polygenic risk scores, coronary artery calcium scoring, advanced lipid and inflammation testing
- [Coronary artery disease & heart attack care](https://cardiogenes.com/modalities/coronary-artery-disease): stress testing, cardiac catheterization, stenting, bypass surgery
- [Heart failure & cardiomyopathy management](https://cardiogenes.com/modalities/heart-failure): heart failure management, advanced heart failure therapies, device therapy
- [Heart valve & structural heart](https://cardiogenes.com/modalities/structural-heart-valve): valve repair, TAVR evaluation, minimally invasive structural heart procedures
- [Vascular surgery & circulation](https://cardiogenes.com/modalities/vascular-surgery): peripheral artery disease care, aneurysm repair, carotid artery care
- [Cardiac rehab & prevention](https://cardiogenes.com/modalities/cardiac-rehab-prevention): cardiac rehabilitation, risk-factor management, lifestyle cardiology

## Who we help
- [People with a family history of heart disease](https://cardiogenes.com/for/family-history-heart-disease): to understand genetic heart testing and connect with a cardiovascular specialist
- [People with very high cholesterol](https://cardiogenes.com/for/very-high-cholesterol): to understand whether familial hypercholesterolemia explains their numbers
- [Families affected by sudden cardiac death](https://cardiogenes.com/for/sudden-cardiac-death-families): genetic answers and a path to a cardiac electrophysiologist
- [Heart attack survivors](https://cardiogenes.com/for/heart-attack-survivors): a cardiologist, a second opinion, and a plan to lower future risk
- [People living with heart failure or valve disease](https://cardiogenes.com/for/heart-failure-valve-patients): specialists in advanced heart failure and structural heart procedures
- [People with leg pain or poor circulation](https://cardiogenes.com/for/circulation-leg-pain): a vascular surgeon who treats peripheral artery disease
- [Young athletes & families screening for sudden cardiac risk](https://cardiogenes.com/for/young-athletes-screening): arrhythmia and cardiomyopathy genetic screening before a cardiac event happens
- [Older adults managing heart & vascular disease](https://cardiogenes.com/for/older-adults-heart-care): plain-English answers and specialists for ongoing heart and vascular care

## Key pages
- [Topics A–Z](https://cardiogenes.com/topics)
- [Answers](https://cardiogenes.com/answers)
- [FAQ](https://cardiogenes.com/faq)
- [Full knowledge base](https://cardiogenes.com/llms-full.txt)
- [HTML sitemap](https://cardiogenes.com/sitemap)
- [Get matched](https://cardiogenes.com/find)
- [Cardiologists](https://cardiogenes.com/providers)
- [Programs & events](https://cardiogenes.com/events)
- [For cardiologists](https://cardiogenes.com/for-practitioners)
- [Safety](https://cardiogenes.com/safety)