Heart plays the most critical role in our life and is the most hard working muscle in the body. Hence, we need to take care of our heart by getting it regularly checked for issues. Therefore, we have compiled this cardiac test for you. Apollo 24/7’s Regular Heart care package includes several vital tests that can detect if a person is at a risk of developing heart diseases or has already developed cardiac issues. Hence, one must take this test to assess the health of the heart and take preventive actions if necessary. 

It is a misconception that heart diseases happen only to older adults. These days with hectic lifestyles and stress, heart diseases are also affecting the younger generation  adversely. Therefore these cardiac tests are for all age groups.

The tests included in the Heart Care Master package give you a comprehensive picture of your heart health while also giving key indicators about the ancillary functions of the heart. 

For instance, the complete blood count in this package gives a picture of haemoglobin in your blood along with platelets count. The lipid profile test in this package gives your doctor crucial information about the good and bad cholesterol in your blood which can be indicative of possible cardiac issues. 

Also included in this package is TSH which gives information on your endocrine system specifically your thyroid gland. Apart from this, this package also includes a C-reactive protein test which gives indication about any infection or inflammation in your body. 

Here are the alarming signs that one should not ignore and if found, should go for cardiac blood test -  

Chest discomfort 
Chest tightness
Chest pressure 
Chest pain
Shortness of breath 
Pain and numbness or coldness in your legs and arms 
Pain in the neck, jaw, throat and the upper back 

These are a few signs that should not be ignored and reported to a cardiologist at the earliest. 

Risk factors for the heart

Blood pressure: Blood pressure is perhaps one of the most important factors in diagnosing a cardiac issue. High blood pressure has been found to be directly related to cardiac issues and should be monitored on a regular basis to assess cardiac illnesses.

Cholesterol: Increase of LDL cholesterol significantly increases the risk of developing heart ailments. Therefore we must check our cholesterol level frequently as it is a tell-tale sign of heart disease.

Weight/Body Mass Index (BMI): Having a BMI of 30 or above significantly increases the risk of heart-related illnesses as obesity has been found to be a contributing factor in heart diseases. 

Lifestyle: There are several lifestyle factors such as diet, smoking habits and alcohol consumption which increase the risk of heart ailments therefore, maintaining a healthy lifestyle becomes crucial for all of us. 

Why should you get the Regular Heart care package (cardiac blood test) done?
If you are above 40 years and have a stressful lifestyle
To prevent heart diseases
To treat heart ailments early 

Frequently asked questions

Can lack of sleep cause heart problems?

Lack of sleep raises the risk of heart diseases and strokes. Hence, an adequate 7-8 hours of sleep is always recommended to keep heart diseases at bay.   Ensuring good quality sleep reduces the stress which the heart goes through otherwise.

How much triglycerides should be present in the body?

Ideal triglycerides that should be present in the body are less than 150. This is because triglycerides more than 150 can clog the arteries and cause irreversible atherosclerosis.

What is bradycardia?

Bradycardia is linked with slow heart rate in men and women whose heart rate is less than 80-100 beats per minute. The heart pumps blood to carry oxygen to all the cells in the body. Hence, if your heart rate is really slow, consult  a cardiologist right away.