Advanced Lipid Testing

Key Facts

• Many stroke risk factors are inherited
• Advanced Lipid Testing identifies risk factors
• Results of lipid tests help develop a treatment plan
• Even inherited traits can be treated successfully
• Advanced Lipid Testing is for both men & women
• More than 60% of deaths from strokes are females

Did you know that both men and women suffer from strokes at the same rate? However, women tend to have strokes at a much younger age (in their 40s and 50s) and account for more than 60% of the deaths from strokes. At Woodlands Wellness, our advanced lipid testing identifies the factors that increase your risk for cardiovascular disease, strokes and /or diabetes.

Your Risk for Heart Disease may be High if You have:

• A family history of heart disease, stroke or diabetes
• Smoked or chewed tobacco
• An inactive lifestyle
• A poor diet
• Excess body weight
• High fasting blood sugar or insulin
• High blood pressure
• High cholesterol, LDL, or triglycerides
• Low HDL

Woodlands Wellness Advanced Lipid Testing

Our Woodlands Wellness advanced cardiovascular testing and advanced lipid testing goes beyond standard lipid (cholesterol) tests. The results of these lipid tests help Dr. Davis develop a treatment plan to include the best nutritional and exercise recommendations. With the personalized plan, the success of your treatment will be monitored over time and you and Dr. Davis will be able to see your continued progress in disease risk reduction. Even inherited traits, once identified, can be treated successfully!