Lp(a) and NT-proBNP to deepen cardiovascular risk assessment and cardiac function.
That complete the cardiovascular assessment started in the base panel, focusing on genetic risk and cardiac function.
Lipoprotein(a). Genetically determined cardiovascular risk factor, independent of LDL. Does not improve with statins.
Marker of cardiac stress and myocardial function. Elevated in subclinical cardiac dysfunction.
Lp(a) is genetically determined and represents a cardiovascular risk factor independent of LDL cholesterol - elevated levels do not improve with diet or statins. An estimated 20% of the population has clinically relevant levels without knowing it.
NT-proBNP evaluates mechanical stress on the myocardium, detecting early signs of subclinical cardiac dysfunction well before any symptoms appear.
Recommended for those with a family history of early cardiovascular disease or who have completed the base panel and want to deepen their cardiac assessment.
Especially indicated for those with elevated Lp(a) in the family - a genetic risk that no healthy lifestyle can eliminate.