Heart Check-Up Package: Which Tests Do You Really Need?

Fast Facts

• You may need a cardiovascular examination depending on your age, symptoms, medical history, and cardiovascular risk factors.
• Cardiovascular risk evaluation includes blood pressure, cholesterol, blood glucose, weight, and lifestyle history.
• Healthy Heart Check Package at MGM Healthcare, Malar-Adyar: Includes a cardiologist consultation and necessary cardiac and health investigations.
• Package Includes Glucose Fasting, HbA1c, Complete Blood Count, Serum Electrolytes, Serum Urea, Serum Creatinine, Lipid Profile, ECG, and 2D Echo
• Not every cardiac test is needed for everyone on a routine basis; your cardiologist can interpret the data according to your individual health.
• Sudden onset of chest pain, severe shortness of breath, fainting, or other symptoms require urgent medical intervention.

Introduction

Thinking about a cardiac check-up but not sure what tests you really need?

The correct evaluation for you relies on your age, symptoms, family history, lifestyle, existing medical disorders, and cardiovascular risk factors.

The Healthy Heart Check package at MGM Healthcare, Malar-Adyar, includes a cardiologist consultation and a battery of investigations that aim to give a thorough evaluation of key cardiovascular risk factors and cardiac health.

What Do the Healthy Heart Check Tests Include?

Cardiology Consultation

The package includes a consultation with a cardiologist, who will review your symptoms, medical history, cardiovascular risk factors, and general heart health.

Your cardiologist can look at your investigation results and suggest if any further evaluation or follow-up is needed.

Glucose Fasting and HbA1c

Blood sugar evaluation can indicate diabetes or high blood glucose, both critical cardiovascular risk factors.

Includes:

• Fasting Glucose
• HbA1c

A Complete Blood Count (CBC)

This test lets doctors diagnose issues like anemia or other irregularities that may be important for your overall health.

Serum Urea and Serum Electrolytes

Serum electrolytes and serum urea are helpful tests to assess essential aspects of your body’s fluid, electrolyte, and kidney function.

These results may be informative when correlated with your medical history and other studies.

Serum Creatinine

Serum creatinine is a frequent test of renal function.

Renal health is an important part of the assessment of cardiovascular risk since renal disorders may be associated with an elevated risk of heart disease.

Lipid Profile

A lipid profile is a test of the fats in your blood, including cholesterol and triglycerides. High cholesterol can increase your risk for cardiovascular disease. Your cardiologist can take into account your lipid numbers, age, medical history, lifestyle, and other risk factors.

Electrocardiogram (ECG)

This may help your doctor determine the rhythm of your heart and look for electrical or rhythm problems.

2D Echocardiography

A 2D Echo is an ultrasound examination of the heart’s structure and function. It can tell you about the chambers of the heart, the valves, how well it pumps, and other anatomical traits.

Who Should Consider Undergoing a Comprehensive Heart Evaluation?

Consider a complete cardiovascular evaluation if you have:

• Elevated blood pressure
• Have diabetes or high blood sugar
• Have elevated cholesterol levels
• Smoke
• Have overweight or obesity
• Have a family history of heart disease
• Have existing cardiovascular disease
• Have chest pain, shortness of breath, heart palpitations or fainting
• Be worried about heart health or cardiovascular risk

When to Visit Your Cardiologist

Don’t wait for a routine package test if,

• New or unexplained chest pain
• Difficulty breathing during everyday tasks
• Palpitations, with lightheadedness or syncope
• Decreased exercise tolerance
• swollen legs
• Unexplained tiredness

Seek emergency medical treatment if you have abrupt chest pressure or pain, severe trouble breathing, fainting, or other severe or rapidly worsening symptoms.

What can you do?

Before booking your heart check-up.

• Be aware of your family’s history.
• Write down any medical issues you already have.
• Prepare a list of medications you take.
• Tell your doctor about any new symptoms.
• Talk with your cardiologist about the right tests and follow-up care for you.
• Follow your doctor’s instructions, taking into account your test findings and your cardiovascular risk profile.

Expert Insight

A good cardiac check-up does not mean trying every test conceivable. It is about knowing your cardiovascular risk and selecting the proper investigations according to your individual health.

As part of the Healthy Heart Check at MGM Healthcare, Malar-Adyar, you get a consultation with a cardiologist along with basic tests like blood sugar, blood counts, kidney-related tests, lipid profile, ECG and 2D Echo. The cardiologist can analyze these results and advise you on what to do next.

Dr. A B Gopalamurugan

Key Points

• Healthy Heart Check package at Rs. 1,999* from MGM Healthcare
• Consultation with a cardiologist is included in the package.
• Investigations include Glucose Fasting, HbA1c, Complete Blood Count, Serum Electrolytes, Serum Urea, Serum Creatinine, Lipid Profile, ECG, and 2D Echo.
• Your age, symptoms, medical history, and risk factors should be considered when performing a cardiovascular screening.
• Symptoms should not be assessed by routine screening alone, but a doctor should be involved.

About the Reviewer

Dr. A B Gopalamurugan
20+ Years of Experience
MGM Malar Hospital in Adyar, Chennai.

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The cardiology experts at MGM Healthcare will be able to analyze your own cardiovascular risk, discuss your symptoms and medical history, and lead you throughout the relevant diagnostics.

Healthy Heart Check Package: ₹1,999

The package contains:

Cardiologist Consultation | Fasting Glucose | HbA1c | CBC | Serum Electrolytes | Serum Urea | Serum Creatinine | Lipid Profile | ECG | 2D Echo