What is the MedCab Cardiac Test Basic Package ?

The MedCab Cardiac Test Basic Package includes blood tests that check for heart-related health risks. These tests can tell if you might have a higher chance of having a heart attack or stroke. They give important information about how your heart is doing which can help find problems early and stop them from getting worse. This package is like a tool to keep track of your heart's health and help prevent serious heart issues.

Knowing how to take care of your heart is important for feeling good every day. When your heart is healthy, you can do what you want without feeling any problems. It helps you live longer and better so you can keep doing the things you love as you get older. Having a healthy heart means you can stay active and enjoy life to the fullest.

A heart in good shape significantly lowers the chances of having heart problems known as cardiovascular diseases (CVD). CVD includes various conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels like coronary artery disease (causing heart attacks), heart failure, irregular heartbeats and stroke. Cardiac risk markers are like signals in the blood that give important information about someone's risk for heart issues. They help in finding factors that increase the chance of heart disease. Also, they predict the likelihood of having heart events like a heart attack or stroke. These markers, whether present or not, help check how well the heart and blood vessels are doing overall.

The MedCab Cardiac Test Basic Package is suggested for regular health checks, particularly for people with certain risks like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, being overweight, diabetes, smoking or a family history of heart issues. It is also good if someone shows signs that might mean heart problems, like chest pain, feeling out of breath or heart palpitations. This package helps catch heart problems early and keeps track of heart health. It is like a safety check for your heart especially if you have reasons to be careful or if you are feeling cardiac problem symptoms that worry you.

Typically, it is best to fast overnight (8-12 hours) before having the MedCab Cardiac Test Basic Package. But, drinking water is okay. Drinking water helps locate veins better which makes the blood draw easier. Make sure to talk to your doctor about any heart medicines or supplements you take as they might affect the test results. Always ask your doctor before changing any medicine schedule.

Lab test results might differ depending on the lab you use. If your results are abnormal, it is important not to try to treat yourself at home just based on these results. Always talk to a doctor to understand them correctly. The MedCab Cardiac Test Basic Package is helpful for doctors to understand someone's risk of heart disease, create treatment plans, decide on prevention methods and see if the cardiac disease treatments are working to lower the risk of heart problems. It is important to rely on experts when it comes to understanding and managing your health, especially when it concerns your heart.

What does the MedCab Cardiac Test Basic Package measure?

MedCab Cardiac Test Basic Package includes 7 tests such as Complete Blood Counts (CBC), Lipid Profile, Creatine Kinase (CK), Glucose (Fasting), HsCRP, Glycosylated Hemoglobin (HbA1C), Urine Profile test.

The cardiac CT scan cost is much lower than the MRP of this test.

What is the MedCab Cardiac Test Basic Package used for?

A MedCab Cardiac Test Basic Package is used as:

1. As a regular check-up for your health.

2. To measure the overall functioning of the heart and blood vessels.

3. To identify people who might have heart issues.

4. For people who have a higher chance of having health problems, such as family history, being very overweight, having diabetes, high blood pressure or having had a heart attack or stroke before.

5. To figure out how likely someone is to have heart problems like a stroke or coronary artery disease (CAD).

6. If someone feels cardiac problem symptoms like chest pain, has trouble breathing or their heart beats fast then it could mean they have problems with their heart or blood vessels.

7. To check if cardiac disease treatment is working for people who already know they have a heart problem.

8. To check how likely someone might have heart problems in the future and decide what cardiac disease treatment to do next.

9. For people who want to prevent heart problems by changing their lifestyle or before taking certain medications.

What are the signs and symptoms of cardiac problems?

Cardiac disease symptoms can vary based on the problem you have. You might experience:

1. Heartbeat feeling fast or irregular (palpitations)

2. Sweating more than usual

3. Feeling dizzy or light-headed

4. Having trouble breathing

5. Feeling faint suddenly or losing consciousness

6. Pain or discomfort in your chest 

7. Unusual neck pain 

8. Feeling like you have heartburn or indigestion

9. Feeling sick or throwing up

10. Swelling in your legs or feet

11. Feeling extremely tired

12. Trouble sleeping well

13. Finding it hard to do physical activities

14. Having a fever

What factors cause heart problems?

Here are some factors that cause heart problems:

1. High blood pressure (hypertension)

2. High cholesterol (hyperlipidemia)

3. Smoking or vaping

4. Type 2 diabetes

5. Heart disease problem running in the family

6. Less physical activity

7. Being overweight

8. Eating too much salt, sugar and fat

9. Drinking alcohol too often

10. Taking too many medicines or drugs

11. Problems during pregnancy like preeclampsia

12. Diabetes during pregnancy

13. Conditions where the body attacks itself

14. Long-lasting kidney issues

What is the most effective treatment for cardiac disease?

Cardiac disease treatment choices differ based on the kind of heart disease problem someone has. Common options include changing how you live, using medicines (Anticoagulants, Anti platelet therapies, Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, Vasodilators, etc.) and having surgery (coronary artery bypass surgery, coronary angiography, repair surgery, device implantation, laser treatment, maze surgery).

What does the CBC Profile test measure?

CBC (complete blood count) profile test typically measures low platelet count of the later stages of the illness and detects the decrease in hemoglobin, hematocrit and red blood cell (RBC) count i.e. evidence of anemia that would occur with blood loss associated with severe dengue fever.

What does the Lipid Profile test measure?

A lipid profile test allows a person to measure and monitor the amount of total cholesterol, also known as body fat. Lipid testing is used to determine your overall heart health, especially if you have risk factors such as obesity, diabetes, and high blood pressure. This is done as part of our whole body checkup.

What does the Creatine Kinase (CK) test measure?

The creatine kinase (CK) test measures how much creatine kinase is in your blood. High CK levels might mean there is damage or problems in your muscles, heart or brain. This could be either a long-term issue or something that happened recently. The test helps find out what might be going on inside your body.

What does the Glucose (Fasting) test measure?

A Blood Glucose Fasting (BSF) test checks sugar (glucose) levels in your blood. It's a simple, safe and common method to detect prediabetes, diabetes, or gestational diabetes.

What does the High Sensitivity CRP test measure?

A High Sensitivity CRP test detects small increases in C-reactive protein levels. It assesses the risk of heart problems accurately.

What does the Glycosylated Hemoglobin (HbA1C) test measure?

A hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C) test is a blood test that measures the amount of blood sugar (glucose) attached to your hemoglobin. It shows what your average blood sugar (glucose) level was over the past two to three months. 

What does the Urine Profile test measure? 

A urine profile test measures issues needing treatment like urinary tract infections or kidney problems. It also detects serious diseases early such as kidney disease, diabetes or liver disease.