CARDIAC RISK PANEL EXTENDED

Cardiac Risk Panel Extended

What it is

The Cardiac Risk Panel Extended is a comprehensive blood test panel designed to evaluate an individual’s risk of developing heart disease. It goes beyond the standard lipid profile by including advanced markers of cholesterol, inflammation, and cardiovascular health. This test helps in early detection and prevention of heart-related conditions.

Uses

This test is commonly used to assess overall heart health, identify people at high risk of cardiovascular disease, monitor patients with hypertension, diabetes, or obesity, and guide treatment plans such as lifestyle changes or medication. It is also useful for individuals with a family history of heart disease.

Typical Components of the Panel

The extended panel may include:

• Total Cholesterol
• HDL (High-Density Lipoprotein)
• LDL (Low-Density Lipoprotein)
• Triglycerides
• VLDL (Very Low-Density Lipoprotein)
• Apolipoprotein A1 & B
• Lipoprotein (a)
• High-sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hs-CRP)
• Homocysteine levels

Symptoms That May Lead to the Test

This test may be ordered if you have chest pain, shortness of breath, unexplained fatigue, high blood pressure, obesi