Heart Check-Up Panel
A heart checkup blood panel is important because it helps assess your overall heart health and can detect risk factors for heart disease. These tests often measure specific markers that provide insights into the condition of your heart and blood vessels. Here are some of the reasons for getting a heart checkup blood panel:
Cholesterol Levels: Measuring total cholesterol, LDL (bad cholesterol), HDL (good cholesterol), and triglycerides helps assess the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. High levels of LDL or triglycerides can increase your risk of heart attacks or stroke, while high HDL levels are protective.
High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (HS-CRP): This test measures the level of inflammation in the body. Chronic inflammation is linked to the development of atherosclerosis (plaque buildup in the arteries), which can lead to heart disease.
Lipoprotein(a): Elevated levels of lipoprotein(a) are associated with a higher risk of heart disease, especially in people with a family history of cardiovascular issues.
Homocysteine Levels: High homocysteine levels may increase the risk of developing coronary artery disease. Testing for this marker can help determine if you are at increased risk.
Kidney Function: Blood tests like creatinine and blood urea nitrogen (BUN) assess kidney health. Poor kidney function is often linked to increased cardiovascular risk.
GLUCOSE
BLOOD UREA NITROGEN (BUN)
CREATINE
URIC ACID
ALKALINE PHOSPHATASE
SGOT (AST)
SGPT (ALT)
GAMMA GLUTAMYL TRANSFERASE
TOTAL PROTEIN
ALBUMIN
GLOBULIN
CHOLESTEROLE
HIGH DENSITY LIPOPROTEIN (HDL)
CHOLESTEROLE / HDL RATIO
TRIGLYCERIDES
VERY LOW DENSITY LIPOPROTEIN (VLDL)
LOW DENSITY LEVEL (LDL)
ALBUMIN.GLOBULIN
IRON
LACTATE DEHYDROGENASE (LDH)
CALCIUM
PHOSPHORUS
SODIUM
POTASSIUM
CHLORIDE
LDL / HDL RATIO
LIPOPROTEIN (A)
HS-CRP
HOMOCYCTEINE
Component of our Heart Check-up Panel:
Chemistry 20 Panel, CHD, LIPOPROTEIN A, CRP, HOMOCYSTEINE