Cardiovascular Testing: Keep Your Blood Pumping

High levels of homocysteine, an amino acid, are associated with increased cardiovascular disease risk. Repeat this test to reassess your levels if you are receiving homocysteine-lowering nutritional therapies.

Variants in the ApoE gene are associated with the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and cardiovascular disease. This cheek swab test determines which of the E2, E3, or E4 variants of ApoE you have, thereby assessing your level of genetic risk.

The Cardio Core Essentials Panel Blood Test is essential to evaluate cardiovascular disease risk. This test includes a CBC/chemistry profile, lipid panel, apolipoprotein B test and a C-reactive protein (CRP) test.

This test measures blood levels of the antioxidant CoQ10, a coenzyme that is made in the body and is needed for the production of energy by nearly all cells.

The Omega-3 Index Complete test evaluates your omega-3 index, trans fat index, omega-6: omega-3 ratio, arachidonic acid:EPA ratio and also includes a full fatty acid profile.

This test measures galectin-3, a marker for heart failure that may also act indicate cancer growth and has been associated with a greater risk of a shorter lifespan.

The Stroke Risk Profile includes tests for inflammatory/clotting markers, insulin resistance markers, lipid markers, markers of kidney and liver function, red and white blood cell counts, platelet count and markers of anemia.

Get a clear picture of how much omega-3 you're truly consuming, as well as your risk of developing cardiovascular disease. This test measures your omega-3 index, trans fat index, and more with just a drop of blood.

Lp-PLA2 activity helps predict whether you're at risk for a cardiac event. This test measures the function of lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 (Lp-PLA2), an inflammatory marker critical in rupture-prone plaque formation.

This test is used as a general marker of cell injury from lactic dehydrogenase. This enzyme is found in the majority of the body’s cells and is released into the blood stream when cell damage or the destruction of cells occur.

B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) is a small protein secreted by the ventricles of the heart in response to excessive stretching of the heart muscle’s cells. The N-terminal fragment of BNP is a sensitive marker of cardiac dysfunction.

This test checks for galectin-3, a marker for heart failure, and NT-proBNP, which, if high, often suggests the presence of a heart disorder.

B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) is a small protein secreted by the ventricles of the heart in response to excessive stretching of the heart muscle’s cells. The blood test BNP aids in the identification of individuals at risk of heart failure and cardiovascular events.

Are you at risk for increased plaque on your arteries? Testing for myeloperoxidase (MPO) measures levels of an enzyme that oxidizes low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, which could lead to increased arterial plaque formation.

Oxidative stress is an imbalance between free radicals and antioxidants in your body, which could end up damaging cells or even DNA. This test looks for F2-Isoprostanes in the urine, which are a marker of oxidative stress or free radical activity in the body.

Galectin-3 levels in the blood are a marker for heart failure. Blood levels of B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) are also a marker of heart failure, as well as other cardiovascular conditions.