Cardiac tests in Details

Cardiac blood tests can give your provider insight into how well your heart is functioning. Combining this information with your medical history and your family history can help your provider determine your risk of cardiovascular disease. Some tests, like the ones that measure cholesterol, are common. Others are not as well-known.

The most common types of blood tests used to assess heart conditions are:

Cardiac enzyme tests (including troponin tests) – help diagnose or rule out a heart attack.

Complete blood count (CBC) – measures different types of blood levels and can show, for example, if there is an infection or if you have anaemia.

Thyroid function tests – show if you have an underactive or overactive thyroid gland. If your levels are abnormal, they can be related to some heart conditions and symptoms linked to having a slow or fast heart rate, or palpitations.

Lipid profile - measures your cholesterol level and breakdown of good and bad fats found in your blood.

Liver tests - give a breakdown of how well the liver is functioning. The liver is a vital organ with many functions and if it's not working well, it can have a major impact on the rest of the body.

Clotting screen - measures how quickly your blood clots. This is important if you take blood thinning medication such as warfarin.

BNP (B-type natriuretic peptides) tests – show the level of a hormone in your blood, which if elevated, can be a sign of heart failure.

Blood glucose (HbA1C) test - measures your average blood sugar levels over the past three months, which can help find out if you have prediabetes or diabetes.

U&E test – stands for urea (a protein found in the blood) and electrolytes which measures the levels of sodium, potassium and other important chemicals in your blood such as magnesium and calcium. These chemicals are important for the overall function of your heart and also help assess how your kidneys are working. Imbalances in the blood can be linked to medication that you may be taking.

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