Heart Health Screening- Level II
The Heart Health Screening Level II offers an advanced set of lab testing that helps identify the preliminary signs of heart disease. Early detection can lead to better control of measures that prevent further damage and result in improved overall health.
Basic Health Screening
An analysis of a person's blood can identify a number of medical conditions that allow for better monitoring of overall health. The Basic Health Screen, or BHS, assesses the functions of major organs, including heart, kidneys, liver, bones, muscles and nerves through its panel of blood and chemistry testing.
The Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) is a series of 14 different tests which specify pH balance, electrolyte levels, blood sugars and blood proteins, plus liver and kidney functionality.
A Complete Blood Count (CBC) is taken to determine levels of iron that, along with protein, make red blood cells. In addition, white blood count, hemoglobin and hematocrit are measured.
A Urinalysis (UA) measures protein, blood, bilirubin, ketones, nitrates, sediment, bacteria, white blood cells and other markers that help evaluate overall health.
Lipid Profile
Actually a group of tests, the Lipid Profile measures LDL, HDL, and triglycerides. Together, the numbers help paint an overall picture of cardiac health.
NMR Lipoprofile
The NMR Lipoprofile is the cutting edge in cardiovascular diagnostic tests measuring both the number and size of LDL particles in addition to measuring the HDL and VLDL subclasses. The NMR Lipoprofile uses nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) technology to produce a digital representation of the particles. Test results generally take from five to seven days.
Highly Sensitive C-reactive Protein Test or hs-CRP
C-reactive Protein (CRP) is a protein found in the blood that is produced by the liver in response to inflammation. The higher the levels of CRP in the blood, the higher the risk of a heart attack. Many doctors suggest that routine hs-CRP testing is an important part of cardiac health like routine cholesterol tests and a healthy lifestyle.
Homocysteine
Increased levels of homocysteine in the blood result in increased risk of stroke and coronary heart disease, along with other serious disorders. Homocysteine is an amino acid that the body uses to produce energy but levels increase due to aging, smoking, or with the use of certain drugs. The relationship between homocysteine and heart disease is well established within the medical community. The relationship between heart disease and homocysteine levels is well established. Elevated levels of homocysteine are believed to cause 10% of coronary related deaths.
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