The importance of having a cardiovascular health test done:

It has been estimated that 58 million Americans or 1 in 5 have some form of cardiovascular disease. Also, about 47 million Americans have metabolic syndrome which presents increased risk for cardiovascular disease.

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of mortality in the USA and many other developed countries. Taking effective steps to reduce risk of the disease is of major importance.

By checking for risk factors, such as high cholesterol or high LDL in time, effective steps can be taken to control and normalize these levels before they go out of control and lead to development of severe illness.

By having your cardiovascular test profile done you can help reduce your risk of heart disease.

1. The importance of having a test done.
2. Risk factors measured in blood.
3. The Lipid Test Profile.
4. The Cardiovascular nutritional profile.
5. How to have your test profile done.

Major biological risk factors for cardiovascular disease:

One of the major risk factors for heart attacks and stroke is having a high blood cholesterol level. Fortunately, cholesterol levels can be controlled and every adult over age 20 is strongly advised to have their cholesterol level checked.

While testing total cholesterol level is very important, knowing this measurement alone presents only a part of your cardiovascular health risk profile. It is important to check for other lipid components in the blood to get a more complete picture.

Cholesterol can take two forms: high density lipoprotein (HDL) and low density lipoprotein (LDL). HDL is the good form of cholesterol while LDL is the bad form. So for good cardiovascular health you will want your HDL to be high and your LDL to be low.

In addition, triglyceride levels are important. Triglycerides are normal components of fats. After ingestion, triglycerides are broken down into constituent fatty acids and sugar. A high triglyceride level presents a danger to the system and an increased risk for cardiovascular disease.

Other important risk factors that present a more complete picture of your cardiovascular health profile are C-Reactive protein and Lipoprotein. High C-Reactive protein has been shown in several studies to predict risk for heart attack and stroke.

In addition, high blood homocysteine levels has come under intense study as another important risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Homocysteine levels can be affected by the B vitamins, vitamin B6 and folate. These vitamins help serve to keep levels of homocysteine in check.

Cardiovascular health test profiles:

Two cardiovascular profiles are offered depending on whether you wish to check your cholesterol and lipid - related profile, or your nutritional profile for homocysteine and important vitamins and minerals important for cardiovascular health.

Ease of testing:

• Easy on-line ordering.

• Sample collection kit is sent containing the appropriate blood draw supplies for taking the sample with instructions.

• Return packaging and pre-paid mailing of sample back to the testing laboratory is provided.

• Results come with interpretation, educational notes and specific recommendations.

Telephone consultation is also provided by the laboratory.
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This test requires a sample of blood to be taken. You are provided with a testing kit which you can take to your physician or any of your local blood-draw centers for having the sample taken.
The test request form accompanying the kit requires that the person taking the blood sample, usually a physician provide their signature before returning the sample to the laboratory.