Heart and vascular examination | Blood test

schedule The examination takes 10 minutes

€99

What is examined in the Blood Examination Heart and Vessels Extra?

Do cardiovascular diseases run in your family? Do you have high blood pressure, or do you live less healthily than you would like? If you want to optimally map out the risk factors for the development of cardiovascular problems, then this additional blood examination is a good choice. This will help you understand your cardiovascular health.

By measuring a wide range of values, you get a good overview of your overall health.
With the results, you can make lifestyle adjustments to reduce health risks, such as changes in diet or more exercise.
Reliable results within a few days.
This test panel includes advanced cardiovascular markers (ApoB, ApoA1 and Lp(a)) and a kidney function marker. As it builds on the standard blood test, it can only be booked together with the standard blood examination.

Specifications Blood Test Heart and Vessels Extra

Laboratory

syringe Heart and vessels

Details

Provides insight into
Pros and cons
Alternatives
Risks
Technical description

Provides insight into:

In this examination, in addition to cholesterol, we also take an extra detailed look at other risk factors for cardiovascular disease, such as basic organ functions. Furthermore, we examine predictive risk markers in more depth, including apolipoprotein B, apolipoprotein A1 and lipoprotein(a), giving you an even clearer picture of your situation.

It is possible that an examination may lead to incidental findings. Before the examination, Prescan will ask whether you wish to be informed about incidental findings for which monitoring or treatment is possible, and incidental findings concerning conditions that may affect your offspring. Prescan is not permitted to inform you about incidental findings for which no monitoring or treatment is possible (see NEN 8051 standard for more information).

For more information about preventive medical examinations, Prescan recommends consulting the following independent sources:

Brochure from KNMG

RIVM Health Testing website

Parameters:

Apolipoprotein B (ApoB): Protein that transports cholesterol and fats; elevated levels increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Apolipoprotein A1 (ApoA1): Protein that transports cholesterol to the liver; higher levels reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)): Genetically determined lipid particle; elevated levels independently increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Albumin/creatinine ratio (ACR)

Pros and cons

Pros:

Early detection: Helps identify problems such as diabetes or high cholesterol at an early stage, even before symptoms appear.
Health monitoring: Provides a clear overview of your overall health and can track changes over time.
Prevention: Detecting abnormalities in time can help prevent or reduce health problems through lifestyle adjustments.
Lifestyle advice: The results can provide personalized advice on how to improve your health.
Blood sampling is safe and can be repeated without risk.

Cons:

Unnecessary worries: Minor abnormalities may cause concern, even if they do not require immediate treatment.
False-positive results: The test may suggest something is wrong when there is actually no issue. This can lead to extra stress and additional examinations.
False-negative results: Sometimes problems are missed, which can give a false sense of security.
Invasive: It requires a blood draw, which can be uncomfortable or stressful for some people.

Alternatives

There are no direct alternatives available for this examination.

Risks:

Temporary pain or discomfort: during or after the blood test.
Bruising: may occur after the blood sample is taken.
Increased risk of bleeding: in some cases, such as individuals with bleeding disorders or those on blood thinners, there may be more bleeding than usual.

Technical description

Laboratory protocol

The laboratory test at Prescan is carried out according to a standardized protocol. The blood sample is taken intravenously, which means the blood is drawn from a vein, usually in the arm. The collected blood is placed in a tube containing an anticoagulant (such as EDTA).
This process is performed by experienced medical assistants, who ensure that the blood draw is safe, hygienic, and as comfortable as possible.

The following parameters are measured:

Apolipoprotein B (ApoB)
Apolipoprotein A1 (ApoA1)
Lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a))
Albumin/creatinine ratio (ACR)

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Day Program at Prescan

What can you expect when you choose a preventive health examination at Prescan? We have outlined it for you

Intake

+- 10 minutes

The day begins with the intake conversation. In this conversation, the course of the examination day is explained. There is room to ask questions and discuss any special circumstances, ensuring everything is clear before the start of the examination.

Blood examination

+- 10 minutes

Then it's time for the blood examination. A medical assistant carefully draws blood and ensures that it is done smoothly and comfortably. You will receive the results in your portal within a few days.