Test Components
Pulse Wave Analysis evaluates overall stiffness of the arteries (blood vessels that carry blood around the body) to assess heart disease progression and risk. Numerous clinical studies have confirmed the link between arterial stiffness and future risk of heart disease.
Electrocardiogram (ECG) a graphical representation of the electrical activity of the heart. An ECG is the best way to measure and diagnose abnormal rhythms of the heart. It is used to determine the rate and regularity of heart beats, as well as the size and positions of heart chambers, the presence of any damage to the heart and the effects of drugs or devices used to regulate the heart.
Body Mass Index (BMI) statistical measure of the weight of a person scaled according to height. BMI provides an indication of your weight status.
Waist to Hip Ratio the ratio of the circumference of the waist to that of the hips. A good indicator of cardiovascular risk factors and body fat distribution.
Total Cholesterol a type of fat that is transported around the body through arteries. Abnormally high cholesterol levels are strongly associated with cardiovascular disease. This disease process can lead to myocardial infarction (heart attack), stroke and peripheral vascular disease.
Triglycerides Triglycerides are another type of fat found in the blood stream. When dietary fat is digested it forms triglycerides, which are absorbed into the blood. A high blood triglyceride may increase the risk of blood clots and lead to a reduction in "healthy" (HDL) cholesterol, which is a negative effect.
HDL Cholesterol or "healthy cholesterol" a type of fat found in the bloodstream that carries fatty acids and cholesterol from the body's tissues to the liver. HDL can remove cholesterol from atheroma within arteries and transport it back to the liver for excretion or reutilisation and is commonly referred to as "good cholesterol". A high level of HDL cholesterol is often protective against cardiovascular diseases, while low HDL cholesterol levels may increase the risk for heart disease.
LDL Cholesterol or "unhealthy cholesterol' a type of fat that transports cholesterol and triglycerides from the liver to peripheral tissues. It is commonly referred to as "bad cholesterol" because high levels of LDL cholesterol may be associated with heart attack, stroke, and peripheral vascular disease.
Blood Glucose a sugar that is transported via the bloodstream that is the primary source of energy for the body's cells. Blood glucose levels that remain high over time are an indication of metabolic disturbances, i.e. diabetes.
Blood Pressure pressure of circulating blood. High blood pressure is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
