The VAP Test

More than half of the people who experienced a heart attack had "normal" cholesterol test results.

More Comprehensive Test
The VAP Test uses an advanced technology that provides a more accurate, individualized picture of your heart disease risk so you and your doctor can take steps to prevent a future heart attack. For example, the VAP Expanded Lipid Profile measures not only the basic information provided by the routine cholesterol test, but also identifies hidden cholesterol problems that can increase your risk of developing heart disease-even if your routine cholesterol test results are "normal." As a result, the VAP Test was named one of "Ten Ways to Live Longer" by Forbes.com and was selected as one of "Five Tests Worth Paying for" by The Wall Street Journal.

Why You Need a VAP Test
Heart disease is the leading killer of both men and women in the United States-causing the deaths of more than 500,000 people each year. Unfortunately, getting "normal" results back from a routine cholesterol test doesn't mean you are safe from heart disease. That's because routine cholesterol tests fail to identify half of those at risk-robbing many people of the opportunity to take preventive steps that might save their lives.

The VAP Test provides valuable information that can identify your hidden heart disease risk. In fact, the VAP Expanded Lipid Panel identifies a far greater number of people at risk for cardiovascular diseases than of routine cholesterol tests. It breaks down cholesterol beyond HDL (high-density lipoprotein, the "good" cholesterol), LDL (low-density lipoprotein, the "bad" cholesterol), and triglycerides-providing new information that can help your doctor better assess and treat your heart disease risk. VAP Tests also help identify the metabolic syndrome-which leads to diabetes and heart disease, and affects a staggering 55 million Americans.

Read about the "Top Five Cholesterol Myths" and why you should ask your doctor for a VAP Test.

How to get a VAP Test?
Obtaining a VAP Test is easy. Your physician can refer you to a local clinical lab to handle the test, which requires just a small blood sample. The VAP Test is reimbursed by most insurance carriers and Medicare and Medicaid. You also can obtain a VAP Test directly by visiting HealthCheckUSA's Web site at www.healthcheckusa.com/ or from other Wellness Centers, or by contacting Atherotech. The VAP Test is reimbursed by many insurance carriers and Medicare and Medicaid.

See a video on The VAP Cholesterol Test.

View a sample of The VAP Report Test.

View a brochure on Understanding Your VAP Cholesterol Results.