Have you been told your cholesterol is “normal”???
Chances are, it’s not.
More than half of patients who experienced a heart attack had “normal” cholesterol test results. Unlike routine tests, The VAP Test identifies twice as many people at risk for heart disease.
What is a VAP Test?
The VAP (Vertical Auto Profile) Test, developed by Atherotech, is an expanded cholesterol test that provides valuable information that can identify hidden heart disease risk. In fact, the VAP Test identifies twice as many people at risk than routine cholesterol tests, including those with inherited risk factors who often develop premature heart disease.
The VAP Test is a better cholesterol test. Like routine tests, the VAP Test measures total cholesterol, HDL (“good” cholesterol), LDL (“bad” cholesterol), and triglycerides. But the VAP Test also measures cholesterol subclasses that play important roles in the development of heart disease. This additional information allows your doctor to improve the detection of heart disease risk from about 40 percent to 90 percent, and provides a foundation for patient-specific treatment plans.
Who should take the VAP Cholesterol Test?
Everyone who wants to accurately measure their risk of heart disease. In particular, the National Cholesterol Education Program recommends that people begin having regular cholesterol tests at age 20.The VAP Test is the only cholesterol profile that tests for all the present and emerging risk factors identified in the NCEP cholesterol guidelines.
More Cardiovascular Disease Testing
In addition to the VAP Test, Atherotech offers diagnostic tests that aid in the early identification and treatment of heart disease and address NCEP ATP III emerging risk factors.
HsCRP
High sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hsCRP) has been recognized for its ability to predict future coronary events in apparently healthy individuals. HsCRP is an excellent marker for assessing the risk of a heart attack because acute inflammation increases the potential for plaque rupture.
Homocysteine
Homocysteine is an amino acid in the blood. Studies show that high levels of homocysteine increase a person`s chance of developing heart disease, stroke, and peripheral vascular disease (a reduced blood flow to the hands and feet).
Take the VAP test, don’t take the risk!
The VAP Test is comparably priced to the routine cholesterol test and is available through Lone Star Screening. Call to schedule an appointment for your VAP test or stop by our office anytime Monday-Friday 8:00am – noon. Visit www.thevaptest.com for more information.