Cardiac Risk Panel
In addition to offering the latest cutting edge scanning techniques such as color Doppler echocardiography and 64-slice cardiac CT, Dr. Bereliani also uses the next generation of laboratory analysis to accurately assess and predict risk for future cardiovascular disease.
At the Beverly Hills Institute for Cardiology and Preventive Medicine, Dr. Bereliani uses these advanced diagnostic tests to discover risk factors that may not present themselves in a general physical examination.
These lab tests include
- KIF6 – Not just the name of a test, but also the genetic marker it identifies. People with the KIF6 gene are at greater risk for heart disease. Using a simple cheek swab, Dr. Bereliani will be able to see if you have this gene.
- Lp(a) – A simple blood test to identify your levels of lipoprotein (a).
- LPP – It turns out that it’s not just the number of lipoprotein particles that put you at risk for heart disease, but also how big they are. The LPP test measures the size of these particles.
- CRP – CRP, or C-reactive protein, is a protein in your blood that indicates how much inflammation is present in your body. By measuring this, Dr. Bereliani can identify inflammatory diseases like atherosclerosis before they become symptomatic.
How do I get a cardiac risk panel?
Call the Beverly Hills Institute for Preventive Medicine and Cardiology at 310-550-8000 or click here to make an appointment. Our friendly, helpful staff will be glad to schedule a consultation for you with Dr. Bereliani, and to answer any questions you might have – about the Lp(a) test or anything else! See how our unique approach can help you. Our patients will tell you we are the premier preventive cardiology practice in Beverly Hills. Our location is convenient to all of greater Los Angeles.