Dr. Gabe Mirkin Heart Check Profile

Why is this test important? Through a partnership with Dr. Gabe Mirkin, author of the best selling book "The Healthy Heart Miracle," HealthCheckUSA has customized this panel. This test measures:

• Total cholesterol — Less than 200 milligrams per deciliter of blood (mg/dL) is desirable; 240 mg/dL and above is considered high.
• High-density lipoprotein (good) cholesterol (HDL) — above 60 mg/dL is beneficial; a level less than 40 mg/dL is too low.
• Low-density lipoprotein (bad) cholesterol (LDL) — Less than 100 mg/dL is desirable; you should be at that level or less if you have heart disease.
• LP(a) lipoprotein — High levels can increase your risk of stroke and cardiovascular disease.
• Triglycerides — Triglycerides are a form of fat in your blood. Normal levels are less than 150 mg/dL
• Highly sensitive C-reactive protein (CRP) — It measures inflammation, which can be a sign of heart disease.
• Homocysteine — High levels of this amino acid may damage the lining of arteries. It may also cause changes in your cholesterol and blood that can cause blockages in your arteries.
• Hemoglobin HbA1c — This measures your average blood sugar level during the past two or three months.

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What does the test include? The Dr. Gabe Mirkin Heart Check Profile test involves a blood draw by a qualified lab technician. The test measures the following:

• Total cholesterol
• High-density lipoprotein (good) cholesterol (HDL)
• Low-density lipoprotein (bad) cholesterol (LDL)
• LP(a) lipoprotein
• Triglycerides
• Highly sensitive C-reactive protein (CRP)
• Homocysteine
• Hemoglobin HbA1c