Kardiale Risikobewertungyour future heart risk, made clear.
Blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, weight, smoking and family history are brought together to estimate your risk of heart attack or stroke, and to show which changes would lower it most.
In der Praxis verfügbar
At a glance
- How long
- About 45 minutes
- Preparation
- Fasting may be advised
- Results
- Plan agreed the same day
- Where
- In clinic
Why it might be recommended
Every test is chosen to answer a specific question. These are the most common reasons for this one.
- A parent, brother or sister with early heart disease
- High blood pressure, high cholesterol or diabetes
- Smoking, now or in the past
- Anyone over 40 who has never had their risk checked
What happens
History
Your symptoms, family history, lifestyle and medicines are reviewed in detail.
Measurements
Blood pressure, weight, waist and pulse are measured, and an ECG may be recorded.
Blood tests
Cholesterol, glucose and kidney function are checked, or your recent results are reviewed.
Your plan
Your risk is calculated and explained, with a practical plan: lifestyle, medicines, or further tests if needed.
How to prepare
- Bring a list of your medicines and any recent blood results
- If you can, find out the age at which relatives had heart problems
- If blood is to be taken you may be asked to fast; this is confirmed when you book
Conditions it helps assess
- BluthochdruckDer Druck in den Arterien bleibt zu hoch. Er verursacht selten Beschwerden, belastet aber Herz und Gefäße auf Dauer.
- Erhöhtes CholesterinZu viel Cholesterin im Blut, das sich über viele Jahre in den Arterienwänden ablagern kann.
- Koronare HerzkrankheitDie Arterien, die den Herzmuskel versorgen, werden durch fetthaltige Ablagerungen verengt.
- Diabetes und HerzDiabetes erhöht das Risiko für Herz- und Gefäßerkrankungen, daher werden beide am besten gemeinsam behandelt.
Common questions
I feel fine. Is this worth it?
Yes. Heart disease often develops for years without symptoms. Knowing your risk early is what allows it to be reduced.
Will I be put on tablets?
Not necessarily. Treatment depends on your overall risk, and for many people lifestyle changes come first.
How often should it be repeated?
Usually every few years, or sooner if your health changes. You will be told what is sensible for you.
Other tests
All tests
EchokardiografieIn der Praxis verfügbar
EKGIn der Praxis verfügbar
Langzeit-EKG (Holter)In der Praxis verfügbar
BelastungstestIn der Praxis verfügbar
CT-BildgebungÜberweisung ins Krankenhaus
Kardio-MRTÜberweisung ins Krankenhaus
KoronarangiografieÜberweisung ins Krankenhaus
Analyse der KörperzusammensetzungÜberweisung ins Krankenhaus
24-Stunden-BlutdruckmessungÜberweisung ins Krankenhaus
Not sure this is the test you need?
You do not have to decide alone. Book a consultation or send a question on WhatsApp. Tests are chosen once your symptoms and history have been reviewed.
This page explains what the test involves. It is not medical advice for your situation. If you have sudden or severe chest pain, fainting or breathlessness, seek emergency care immediately.