Atherosclerosis & Cardiovascular Risk Panel

Atherosclerosis, the gradual build-up of fatty deposits and stiffening of the artery walls, underlies most heart attacks and strokes and develops over many years before causing symptoms. This panel goes beyond a basic cholesterol check to combine the lipid profile (total, HDL and LDL cholesterol and triglycerides) with additional markers relevant to vascular risk, giving a fuller picture of the factors driving arterial damage. It is intended for people who want to understand and track their cardiovascular risk, particularly those with a family history of heart disease, high blood pressure, or metabolic risk factors. MZ-Biochem offers the panel on a self-pay basis without a referral. A 12-hour fast is required for accurate lipid measurement, and results should be interpreted by a physician alongside blood pressure, smoking status and other risk factors.