Heart Health
Maintaining a healthy heart is essential for overall well-being, yet heart disease remains one of the leading causes of illness and mortality worldwide. Early detection of cardiovascular risk factors is crucial to prevent complications and support long-term heart health. At Fortress Clinical Laboratory, our Heart Health Test Profile offers a comprehensive blood assessment to evaluate cardiovascular function and identify potential risk factors before they escalate into serious health issues.
This specialised test measures key biomarkers that influence heart health, including cholesterol levels, lipid balance, and markers of inflammation or cardiac muscle stress. By analysing these indicators, your doctor can gain detailed insights into your cardiovascular status and develop personalised strategies to protect your heart. These strategies may include lifestyle and dietary modifications, targeted supplementation, or medical interventions tailored to your individual needs.
Taking a proactive approach to heart health enables informed decisions that can reduce your risk of heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular complications. The Heart Health Test Profile can detect early warning signs, such as high cholesterol, elevated triglycerides, or increased homocysteine levels, allowing timely preventive action.
Heart Health Profile includes:
- Apolipoprotein A-1 – a key protein in HDL (“good”) cholesterol.
- Apolipoprotein B – linked to LDL (“bad”) cholesterol and arterial plaque formation.
- Apolipoprotein A-1/B Ratio – assesses the balance between protective and harmful cholesterol.
- Creatine Kinase (CK) – indicates cardiac muscle stress or damage.
- High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) Cholesterol – helps remove excess cholesterol from arteries.
- Homocysteine – elevated levels can increase cardiovascular risk.
- High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hs-CRP) – marker of inflammation associated with heart disease.
- Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) Cholesterol – a primary contributor to plaque buildup.
- Lipoprotein (a) – a genetic risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
- Total Cholesterol – overall measurement of cholesterol in the blood.
- Total Cholesterol/HDL Cholesterol Ratio – indicates the balance of cardiovascular risk.
- Triglycerides – high levels are associated with increased risk of heart disease.
By utilising the Fortress Clinical Laboratory Heart Health Test, you can gain a thorough understanding of your cardiovascular risk factors. Proactive testing empowers both you and your healthcare provider to implement effective measures that protect your heart, support a healthy lifestyle, and reduce the likelihood of long-term complications.