Advanced Heart Disease Risk Blood Test, from our experts to you.
Dr Sam Rodgers MBBS, MRCGPChief Medical Officer
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What is heart disease risk based on?
Everybody has a different level of risk of developing heart disease. Your risk is based on your general health, lifestyle, and if you have a family history of the disease. Our advanced test looks at risk factors that may lead to heart disease in the future. It measures your cholesterol, specifically your ratio of HDL (good) cholesterol to LDL (bad) cholesterol, as a high ratio (above 20%) is protective against heart disease.
What's a measure of fatty or inflamed arteries?
Triglycerides are a measure of the actual fat in your blood, and high sensitivity C reactive protein is a marker for inflammation in the body. High LDL cholesterol coupled with inflamed arteries is considered a dangerous combination, which can lead to plaque deposits on artery walls. Lipoprotein (a) is a genetic variation of LDL (bad) cholesterol. A high level of Lp(a) is a significant risk factor for the premature development of fatty deposits in arteries.
What's the difference between apos A and B?
Apolipoproteins (apos) are the proteins which attach themselves to the fats in our blood. High levels of apo A appear protective against heart disease, whereas high levels of apo B represent a higher risk of heart disease.
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How to prepare for your test?
Special Instructions
Prepare for your Advanced Heart Disease Risk Blood Test by following these instructions. Take this test when any symptoms of short-term illness have settled. Do not eat for 12 hours prior to your test. Drink plenty of water, if you take medication then you are allowed to take it as you would normally.