Biochemistry Tests
Cholesterol, the atherogenic index and cardiac markers such as troponin and CK-MB play a central role in assessing the health of the heart and blood vessels. These markers are used for the diagnosis, monitoring and risk assessment of people with cardiovascular disease, such as coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction and other cardiac disorders.
Cholesterol and Atherosclerosis
Cholesterol is a lipid (fat) that circulates in the blood and is essential for the function of the body’s cells. It is produced naturally by the liver and also comes from the diet. Too much cholesterol in the blood, however, can have negative consequences for health. In cardiology, the values of two types of cholesterol are particularly important: LDL (low-density lipoprotein) and HDL (high-density lipoprotein).
LDL cholesterol is considered the “bad” cholesterol, because it can be deposited in the walls of the arteries and form atherosclerotic plaques. These plaques can reduce or block blood flow, increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease such as myocardial infarction and stroke. HDL cholesterol, on the other hand, is considered the “good” cholesterol, because it helps remove excess cholesterol from the arteries and carries it back to the liver for processing and elimination.
Triglycerides, another type of lipid, are also an important risk factor for atherosclerosis when elevated. Atherosclerosis leads to plaque in the blood vessels, which reduces blood flow and can cause cardiovascular events.
The atherogenic markers are those used to assess the risk of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease. The main ones are total cholesterol, LDL, HDL and triglycerides. The ratio between these markers (such as the LDL/HDL ratio) helps doctors estimate the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Prices & Check Ups
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Basic Check Up
Complete blood count, Urinalysis, ESR, Glucose, Urea, Creatinine, SGOT, SGPT, Total cholesterol, Triglycerides
€25
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Full Check Up
Complete blood count, Urinalysis, ESR, Glucose, Urea, Creatinine, SGOT, SGPT, Total cholesterol, Triglycerides, Iron, LDL, HDL, γ-GT, CRP, Amylase, TSH, Potassium, Sodium, Uric acid
€52
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Diabetes Check Up
Glucose, Glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c), Urine microalbumin
€28
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