MIRISK and MIRISK VP are a new set of genetic blood tests that can help identify the major causes of transmitted diseases that affect the heart and vasculature (the system that delivers blood to the entire body). The MIRISK and MIRISK VP assessments identify individuals who are at risk of a cardiac event within the next five years.
This type of testing can be the difference between effective disease management and needless risk of sudden cardiac death.
Genetic testing can help determine a successful course of treatment for the patient, as well as identify any familial testing needs generated from a positive result. In many instances the first indication that an individual is affected is sudden cardiac death; hence testing is key to preventing a catastrophic event. This information can lead a patient to make successful lifestyle changes and pursue therapy to live a healthy and successful life, despite the disease.
Dr. Doug Harrington, MD, has over 25 years of experience in the commercialization of healthcare technology and is the CEO of Aviir, a biotechnology company dedicated to the prevention of cardiovascular disease through innovative laboratory tests.
New Genetic Testing for Cardiac Diagnoses
This type of testing can be the difference between effective disease management and needless risk of sudden cardiac death.
Additional Info
- Segment Number: 3
- Audio File: staying_well/1331sw1c.mp3
- Featured Speaker: Doug Harrington, MD
- Organization: American Medical Association
- Guest Website: Aviir
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Guest Bio:
Dr. Harrington has over 25 years of experience in the commercialization of healthcare technology. Prior to joining Aviir in 2008, he served as CEO and Lab Director at Specialty Laboratories, Inc. and WM Laboratories, Inc.; as Chairman & CEO at Chromavision Medical Systems, Inc.; and as President and Lab Director at Nichols Institute.
Dr. Harrington is licensed in a number of states including New York, holding CQ's in Molecular and Biochemical Genetics. In addition, he has successfully taken a number of new molecular technologies through state and federal regulatory approval. Dr. Harrington has been a board member of 14 companies including directorships and managerial positions at Axela Biosensors (Board Member), Affymetrix, Navigenics, Inc. (Consulting Laboratory Director), CLED (Chairman) and USC Keck School of Medicine (Clinical Professor of Pathology).
He holds multiple professional affiliation memberships including the American Medical Association, the American Society of Clinical Pathologists, the College of American Pathologists, the Association for Molecular Pathology, and the International Academy of Pathology. Dr. Harrington received his BA in Molecular Biology and MD from the University of Colorado. He is Board Certified in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology and Hematology and has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications. - Length (mins): 10
- Waiver Received: Yes
- Host: Melanie Cole, MS
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