VAP Cholesterol
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.
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Retail cost $155
Your
Cost $99 |
VAP Package
Includes
the VAP test plus: Homocysteine & CRP
Homocysteine is
a substance produced as the body digests protein. Although
the body requires normal levels of homocysteine to build
and maintain tissues, excess levels can be associated with
heart disease and stroke and may contribute to arterial wall
injury. Arteries damaged by this process are more likely
to narrow or close completely due to infiltration of cholesterol
during atherosclerosis. Therefore, homocysteine is an excellent
marker for the status of a patient's vascular fitness. And
the
CRP-hs - High sensitivity C-Reactive Protein
has been recognized for its ability to predict future
coronary events in apparently healthy individuals. Recent data
have shown that the predictive value of CRP is significantly
higher than that associated with traditional or novel biochemical
risk markers. CRP is an excellent marker for assessing the
risk of a heart attack because acute inflammation increases
the potential for plaque rupture.
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Retail cost $367
Your cost $199 |
VAP Package Plus Comprehensive Wellness
Profile (CWP)
Includes the above package plus the CWP
#1 ordered test - year after year!
Over 50 individual laboratory tests to provide a thorough Biochemical
assessment of your health, and includes the basic cardiovascular
tests as well as diabetes testing:
Lipid panel (cholesterol,
HDL, LDL, the risk ratio, triglycerides)
Complete Blood Count (CBC's)
Fluids and Electrolytes
Thyroid Panel w/TSH
Liver Panel
Kidney Panel
Glucose (Diabetes)
Mineral and Bone
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Retail Cost $747
Your Cost $259 |
Fifty percent of people who have a cardiovascular event have "normal"
cholesterol according to the standard lipid panel.
Heart
disease is the No. 1 killer of American men and women. But,
it doesn't have to be. There are many steps you can take to
prevent and manage heart disease and live a long, healthy life.
If you have heart disease, are concerned about getting it,
or if you are looking out for the health of someone you love,
this package was made for you.
The VAP Cholesterol Test improves at-risk patient
identification, assists in developing the most appropriate treatment
therapy, especially combination therapy for LDL, and maintains compliance
with the 2001 National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) guidelines.
The VAP Test identifies up to 40% more people
at risk for Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) compared to the standard
lipid panel (SLP) thereby minimizing cardiovascular events.
The VAP Test reveals important additional risk
factors (hereditary and lifestyle) not detected by the SLP (Lp(a),
small/dense LDL-C, IDL-C, HDL2, Metabolic Syndrome) which will prevent
initial cardiovascular events in undiagnosed individuals.
The VAP Test allows for more appropriate treatment
options (drug therapy, lifestyle, diet) to match the specific risk
factors identified by the VAP Test resulting in decreased mortality
rates.
The VAP Test prevents progression of CAD by
directing appropriate therapy to reverse the disease process in
individuals diagnosed with heart disease.
The VAP Test is the first expanded lipid
test that complies with the new 2001 NCEP guidelines (ATPIII) by
identifying the primary and secondary targets of therapy as well
as the emerging risk factors. |
