"Stroke risk, basic" panel
The "Stroke Risk, Basic" panel is a set of examinations that includes tests to initially assess the likelihood of developing a stroke.
The panel includes:
- Complete Blood Count (CBC): Helps assess overall blood health, detect anaemia, inflammation and other conditions that may affect stroke risk.
- Lipid profile: Total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, atherogenicity index. Helps assess the risk of developing atherosclerotic plaques in the blood vessels.
- Indicators of carbohydrate metabolism: glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c). Reflects average blood sugar levels over the past 2-3 months, giving a more accurate picture of glycaemic control. Prolonged hyperglycaemia damages blood vessels, making them more vulnerable to atherosclerosis and thrombosis.
- High-sensitivity cardiac C-reactive protein : Elevated levels indicate chronic inflammation in the vascular wall, which is a risk factor for atherosclerosis, thrombosis and consequently cardiovascular events.
Indications:
- People over 40 years of age (even in the absence of complaints);
- Patients with high blood pressure;
- Patients who are overweight or obese;
- Patients with diabetes mellitus or prediabetes mellitus
- Patients with a history of thrombotic episodes;
- People with unhealthy habits (smoking);
- People with a family history of cardiovascular disease;
- People with sedentary lifestyles, experiencing constant stress;
- People who want to have a preventive check-up