These diagnostic tests, medical interventions and management are tailored to meet the individual needs of the patient. Some of the diagnostic tests that may be used include:
- NMR lipoprofile (Advanced lipid testing including LDL particle)
- Hs CRPor LpPLA2 (PLAC) (inflammatory markers) http://www.plactest.com/
- Lipoprotein Analysis (Apo B, Lipoprotein (a))
- Vitamin D deficiency workup
- Additional labs to work up secondary causes of cholesterol abnormalities (Thyroid testing, anemia, liver, kidney, diabetes testing)
- Exercise prescription/weight management
- Diagnosis of Genetic conditions (familial hypercholesterolemia, familial combined hyperlipidemia, familial defective Apo B, Autosomal Recessive hypercholesterolemia, beta-sitosterolemia, hypoalphalipoproteinemia, hypertriglyceridemia, Familial dysbetalipoproteinemia, lipoprotein lipase deficiency)
- Referrals for coronary CT angiography, stress testing, cardiac diagnostic invasive procedures, cardiac rehabilitation and Carotid Intima-Media Thickness
Consultation and medical management services are specific to managing and reducing cardiac risk.