LupiKavach Complete Heart Check

The LupiKavach Complete Heart Check package is a comprehensive panel that is designed to evaluate the health of your heart. This test is important for diagnosing and monitoring various cardiac conditions. By analyzing different parameters in the blood, this package provides valuable insights for healthcare providers into heart function.

The signs and symptoms of cardiovascular diseases depend on the specific condition present and may include:

The LupiKavach Complete Heart Check offers the following tests for comprehensive health screening:

Lipid profile: Measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels to assess the risk of cardiovascular diseases such as heart attack and stroke.

High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hs-CRP): Detects low CRP levels. It is used to evaluate inflammation levels and determine the risk of stroke and heart disease.

Creatine Phosphokinase (CPK): Measures CPK enzyme levels. Increased levels of creatine phosphokinase may be caused by muscle injury or heart disease. 

Cortisol: Measures blood cortisol levels, a hormone produced by the adrenal gland that affects stress and metabolism.

Apolipoprotein A1 and B, ApoB/A1 Ratio: Measures proteins related to cholesterol metabolism. Apo A1 is associated with high-density lipoprotein (HDL), while Apo B is linked to low-density lipoprotein (LDL). ApoB/A1 is a key indicator of the balance of apolipoproteins present in your body

Complete Blood Count (CBC): Measures white blood cells (WBC), red blood cells (RBC), platelets (PLT), etc. to evaluate each type of blood cell in your blood. 

Homocysteine: Measures the levels of homocysteine present in the blood stream. Homocysteine is one of several amino acids in the body.

Lipid profile

• Having higher-than-normal levels of LDL, total cholesterol, and triglycerides increases your risk of cardiovascular diseases.
• Having lower-than-normal levels of HDL can increase your risk of cardiovascular disease.
• Having abnormally low cholesterol levels is rare. It indicates the presence of an underlying disease that is causing chronic infections, inflammation, or malnourishment.

(hs-CRP) Risk of cardiovascular diseases

Higher hs-CRP values indicate a higher risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), while lower values suggest a lower risk.

Creatine Phosphokinase (CPK)

Higher-than-normal levels of CPK may be due to underlying conditions like:

• Convulsions (seizures)
• Damage or strain to muscle tissue, the heart, or the brain
• Brain tumours
• Electric injuries

Cortisol

• An elevated level could suggest Cushing disease, adrenal gland tumour overproducing cortisol, stress, or acute illness.
• An abnormally low level could suggest Addison's disease, hypopituitarism, or the suppression of normal adrenal or pituitary function by glucocorticoid medications.

Apolipoprotein A1 and B, ApoB/A1 Ratio Males

Apolipoprotein A1 and B, ApoB/A1 Ratio Males

• High levels of apolipoprotein B are associated with a higher risk of developing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
• Very low levels of ApoB can be linked to difficulties in absorbing lipids from food.
• Decreased levels of apolipoprotein A1 (ApoA1) can increase the likelihood of coronary artery disease. ApoA1 levels below 20 mg/dL may indicate liver disease or a genetic disorder.
• An elevated ratio of ApoB to ApoA1 is associated with a greater risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, regardless of LDL and HDL cholesterol levels.

Complete Blood Count (CBC)

• Abnormal levels of hemoglobin, hematocrit, or RBCs can be signs of heart disease, anemia, or iron deficiency.
• Low white blood cell count may be indicative of a bone marrow disorder, an autoimmune disorder, or cancer.
• High white blood cell count may be indicative of an inflammation, an infection, or a reaction to a medication.

Homocysteine

Higher than normal values of homocysteine may be due to

• Deficiency in getting enough vitamins, either from diet or through absorption
• Chronic alcoholism
• High risk of heart disease or stroke
• Homocystinuria

Elevated levels of homocysteine could also be due to medical conditions such as osteoporosis, chronic kidney disease, hypothyroidism, or dementia (a progressive loss of memory).