Cardio Profile Basic

What is the Cardio Profile Basic?

The Cardio Profile Basic is a blood test specifically designed to provide insight into your cardiovascular health. This test combines three essential determinations that together offer a powerful picture of your risk of cardiovascular diseases, arteriosclerosis, and metabolic problems. The examination is suitable for anyone who wishes to preventively monitor their heart health, as well as for people with known risk factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes, overweight, or a family predisposition.

What is tested?

• Total Cholesterol: Measures the total amount of cholesterol in the blood
• HDL Cholesterol (good cholesterol): Helps remove excess cholesterol from blood vessels
• LDL Cholesterol (bad cholesterol): Can lead to arteriosclerosis at high levels
• Triglycerides: Fats in the blood; elevated levels increase cardiovascular risk
• HbA1c (Hemoglobin A1c): Average blood sugar level over the past 8-12 weeks
• hs-CRP (High Sensitive C-Reactive Protein): Marker for low-grade inflammation in the body

Why should you get the Cardio Profile Basic?

This blood test is used to better understand the risk of cardiovascular diseases and to intervene early where necessary. This test is particularly recommended for:

• Family history of cardiovascular diseases: Hereditary predisposition to cardiovascular problems
• Unhealthy lifestyle: Smoking, lack of exercise, unhealthy diet
• Overweight or obesity: Increased risk of metabolic problems
• Diabetes or elevated blood sugar: Important risk factor for heart problems
• High blood pressure: Strain on the heart and blood vessels
• Preventive screening: Proactively monitoring your health

This combination of measurements creates a complete picture of your cardiovascular risk profile – essential for timely lifestyle or medicinal interventions.

What does it indicate?

The results provide insight into three crucial aspects of your heart health:

• Lipid profile – The balance between good and bad cholesterol and fats in the blood. An disturbed balance increases the risk of arteriosclerosis and heart disease
• HbA1c – Long-term blood sugar regulation. Elevated values indicate (pre)diabetes, a significant risk factor for heart problems
• hs-CRP – Chronic inflammation plays a key role in the development and worsening of cardiovascular diseases

Together, these three markers provide a complete picture of your cardiovascular health and help to accurately assess your risk.

What do abnormal values mean?

The interpretation of the results depends on your age, lifestyle, and health:

• Elevated LDL or triglycerides + low HDL: Indicates an increased risk of arteriosclerosis and heart disease. Normal values suggest healthy fat metabolism
• Elevated HbA1c: Indicates chronically elevated blood sugar, with increased cardiovascular risk. May point to (pre)diabetes
• Elevated hs-CRP: May indicate inflammatory processes in the body and increases the chance of cardiovascular diseases
• Combination of abnormalities: Multiple abnormal values strengthen each other's effect and often require active intervention

When is this test performed?

The Cardio Profile Basic is recommended in the following situations:

• Preventive screening for cardiovascular diseases
• Monitoring cholesterol or blood sugar
• Detection of low-grade inflammation
• In cases of high blood pressure, overweight, or diabetes
• Lifestyle change or diet monitoring
• Follow-up for known heart conditions or risk profile

Regular testing of these markers helps to adjust in time and reduce serious health risks.