Cardio Profile Extensive

What is Cardio Profile Extensive?

The Cardio Profile Extensive is a highly advanced blood test that combines the most modern and accurate markers for an in-depth analysis of cardiovascular health. In addition to classic cholesterol values, advanced risk factors such as Lipoprotein(a), Apolipoprotein B/A1, and Homocysteine are also measured. This test is specifically developed for individuals with a high-risk profile, a family history of cardiovascular disease at a young age, or for whom a standard cholesterol test provides insufficient information. It offers the most complete and accurate assessment of cardiovascular risk.

What is tested?

• LDL cholesterol – "Bad" cholesterol
• HDL cholesterol – "Good" cholesterol
• Triglycerides – Fats in the blood
• Total cholesterol – Sum of all cholesterol
• Lipoprotein(a) – Genetic risk factor for cardiovascular disease
• Apolipoprotein B – Marker for atherogenic lipoproteins
• Apolipoprotein A1 – Main protein of HDL-cholesterol
• Homocysteine – Amino acid that can damage blood vessels
• Kidney function values – Creatinine and eGFR
• Blood sugar markers – Glucose and HbA1c

Why should you do Cardio Profile Extensive?

This test is suitable for individuals with a high cardiovascular risk who desire a very accurate analysis. Lipoprotein(a) is a hereditary risk factor that standard cholesterol tests do not measure, but it significantly increases the risk of heart attack. Apolipoprotein B is a better predictor of cardiovascular risk than LDL-cholesterol alone. The Apo B/A1 ratio provides a very accurate risk assessment. Homocysteine can damage blood vessels and increases the risk of thrombosis. This test is especially important for young patients with cardiovascular disease, a family history of early heart attacks, normal cholesterol but still cardiovascular problems, or with unexplained high cardiovascular risk. No fasting required.

What does it indicate?

The results provide the most complete picture of cardiovascular risk:

• Lipoprotein(a) – Hereditary risk factor that cannot be influenced by lifestyle but is treatable with specific medication
• Apolipoprotein B – Measures the number of atherogenic particles regardless of LDL value
• Apo B/A1 ratio – Predicts cardiovascular risk very accurately
• Homocysteine – Damages blood vessels and increases thrombosis risk
• Standard lipids – LDL, HDL, triglycerides for complete assessment

These advanced markers explain why some people with "normal" cholesterol still develop heart problems and help facilitate highly targeted treatment.

What does a high level mean?

• Elevated Lipoprotein(a) (above 50 mg/dL) – Important genetic risk factor that may require specific treatment
• High Apolipoprotein B (above 1.2 g/L) – Many atherogenic particles and increased risk despite possible normal LDL
• Elevated homocysteine (above 15 μmol/L) – Damages blood vessels and is often treatable with B vitamins
• High LDL, low HDL, and high triglycerides – Standard cardiovascular risk factors

This combination of abnormalities requires aggressive treatment and very strict lifestyle adjustments to prevent cardiovascular events.

What does a low level mean?

• Low Lipoprotein(a) (below 30 mg/dL) – Favorable and lowers risk
• Low Apolipoprotein B – Excellent and means few atherogenic particles
• High Apolipoprotein A1 – Favorable as it represents the protective HDL particles
• Low homocysteine (below 10 μmol/L) – Optimal for vascular health

These advanced markers help determine who is truly at high risk and needs aggressive treatment, versus who can manage with lifestyle adjustments. The advantage is that this test also explains why some people develop cardiovascular disease despite a healthy lifestyle (genetic factors like Lp(a)), and others with high cholesterol do not.