Cardiovascular Health Checks
Understand your heart health
Your cardiovascular health plays an important role in your overall wellbeing. Heart disease can develop over time, sometimes without obvious symptoms. Understanding factors that may affect your heart and blood vessels can help you make more informed choices about your health.
Our cardiovascular health checks provide insight into important markers linked to heart health, including cholesterol, triglycerides, cholesterol ratios and inflammation. They are suitable for adults who want to take a proactive approach to their cardiovascular health, whether you want to understand your current health or monitor changes over time.
Choose from at-home or in-clinic testing, depending on your preferences and the level of assessment you are looking for.
Cardiovascular health testing
Choose the right heart health check for you
At Home
Heart Health
£95 - Our Heart Health At Home test gives you a convenient way to assess key factors linked to cardiovascular health without visiting a clinic. The test looks at cholesterol, triglycerides, cholesterol ratios and inflammation. Your sample is collected at home using a Tasso device and returned using the prepaid packaging provided.
In Clinic
Heart Health+
£140 - For a more comprehensive assessment, Heart Health+ In Clinic includes core cardiovascular markers, along with advanced lipid and inflammation markers and a Full Blood Count (FBC). Your sample is collected by a trained professional at one of our clinics. Physical measurements, such as blood pressure, height and weight, may also be taken as part of your appointment.
What does a cardiovascular health check look at?
Depending on the test you choose, your cardiovascular health check may include:
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Cholesterol and lipids
Understand your cholesterol profile and how fats are transported in your blood.
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Triglycerides
Measure a type of fat in your blood linked to cardiovascular health.
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Cholesterol ratios
Look at the balance between different types of cholesterol.
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Inflammation markers
Identify signs of low-level inflammation associated with cardiovascular health.
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Advanced markers
Heart Health+ includes additional lipid and inflammation markers.
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Full Blood Count
Included with Heart Health+ to provide information about your general blood health.
Who are cardiovascular health checks for?
These tests are suitable for adults aged 18 and over who want to take a proactive approach to their cardiovascular health. They may be particularly useful if you have a family history of heart disease or high cholesterol, are managing risk factors such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure or diabetes, or want to monitor changes linked to your lifestyle, diet or medication.
If you have symptoms or concerns about your heart health, speak to your GP or healthcare professional. These tests complement clinical care and are not a substitute for medical advice.
Frequently asked questions
Find answers to common questions about our cardiovascular health tests, including what they check, who they are suitable for and how to choose between at-home and in-clinic testing.
Explore heart health diagnostics
Blood testing is one part of understanding cardiovascular health. Vista Health also offers a range of diagnostic services, including CT coronary angiography, coronary artery calcium scoring, cardiac MRI, echocardiography (Echo) and ECG testing, which can provide further information about the heart and blood vessels.
