Cardio Health Package at Home

Professional Home Cardiovascular Testing | Complete Cardiac Risk Assessment

Concerned about your heart health? Family history of heart disease? High cholesterol or blood pressure? Our comprehensive Cardio Health Package at home provides complete cardiovascular risk assessment through advanced blood testing, measuring cholesterol levels and metabolic factors that predict heart attack and stroke risk — all delivered directly to your doorstep across Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, and all UAE emirates.

Heart attacks and strokes often strike without warning, but the underlying conditions (high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes, inflammation) develop silently over years. Early detection through comprehensive cardiovascular screening can prevent 80% of premature heart disease deaths. Our licensed medical team brings hospital-quality cardiac testing to your home, processing samples in accredited laboratories, delivering detailed results within 24-48 hours, and connecting you with cardiologists or physicians for expert risk stratification and preventive treatment.

Available 7 Days/Week | Fasting Tests Available

How Heart Disease Develops (The Atherosclerosis Process)

Stage 1: Endothelial Dysfunction (Age 20s-30s)

• High cholesterol, high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes damage artery lining
• Inflammation begins
• No symptoms — only detectable through blood tests

Stage 2: Fatty Streak Formation (Age 30s-40s)

• LDL cholesterol deposits in artery walls
• Immune cells accumulate (inflammation)
• Plaque formation begins
• Still no symptoms

Stage 3: Plaque Growth & Narrowing (Age 40s-50s)

• Plaque enlarges, calcifies, hardens
• Arteries narrow (stenosis)
• Blood flow restricted
• May cause chest pain with exertion (angina)

Stage 4: Plaque Rupture & Thrombosis (Any Age)

• Unstable plaque suddenly ruptures
• Blood clot forms rapidly
• Complete artery blockage in minutes
• Heart attack or stroke
• Emergency medical crisis

Our screening detects Stages 1-3 before life-threatening Stage 4 occurs.

Who Needs the Cardio Health Package? Critical Risk Assessment

Men Age 40+ and Women Age 50+ (Post-Menopause)

• Age is an independent risk factor
• Risk increases exponentially after these ages
• Women's risk rises sharply after menopause (estrogen protection lost)
• Action: Baseline screening at age 40 (men) / 50 (women), then annually or every 2 years based on results

Family History of Heart Disease

• Parent or sibling with heart disease before age 55 (men) or 65 (women)
• Genetic predisposition increases risk 2-5x
• Early-onset familial hypercholesterolemia (genetic high cholesterol)
• Family history of sudden cardiac death
• Action: Begin screening at age 30, or 10 years younger than your youngest affected relative

Individuals with Diabetes (Type 1 or Type 2)

• Diabetes doubles to quadruples heart disease risk
• Accelerates atherosclerosis dramatically
• "Diabetic equivalent" — same cardiac risk as someone who already had a heart attack
• Often have silent ischemia (no chest pain despite blocked arteries)
• Action: Annual comprehensive cardiac screening mandatory for all diabetics

People with High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

• BP ≥140/90 mmHg is hypertension
• BP 120-139/80-89 is pre-hypertension (elevated risk)
• Damages arterial walls, accelerates plaque formation
• Often coexists with high cholesterol and diabetes (metabolic syndrome)
• Action: Annual lipid screening, cardiac biomarkers if longstanding hypertension

Overweight or Obese Individuals (BMI ≥25 kg/m²)

• Obesity is a major independent risk factor
• Abdominal obesity particularly dangerous (waist >102cm men, >88cm women)
• Associated with insulin resistance, inflammation, dyslipidemia
• Visceral fat produces inflammatory compounds damaging the heart
• Action: Baseline screening, annual if other risk factors present

Smokers or Former Smokers

• Smoking doubles heart attack risk
• Damages endothelium, increases inflammation and clot formation
• Lowers HDL ("good" cholesterol)
• Risk persists 10-15 years after quitting
• Action: Annual screening while smoking, continue 10 years after quitting

Sedentary Lifestyle (Physical Inactivity)

• Exercise <150 minutes per week = increased risk
• Sedentary work (office jobs, driving)
• Inactivity is an independent risk factor even at normal weight
• Action: Baseline screening, every 2-3 years if no other risks

High Cholesterol or Previous Abnormal Lipid Results

• Total cholesterol >200 mg/dL
• LDL >130 mg/dL (>100 if diabetic or known heart disease)
• HDL <40 mg/dL (men) or <50 (women)
• Triglycerides >150 mg/dL
• Action: Repeat testing every 3-6 months initially, then annually once controlled

Metabolic Syndrome (3 or More Criteria)

• Abdominal obesity (waist >102cm men, >88cm women)
• High triglycerides (≥150 mg/dL)
• Low HDL (<40 mg/dL men, <50 women)
• High blood pressure (≥130/85 mmHg)
• High fasting glucose (≥100 mg/dL)
• Dramatically increases heart disease risk (5x)
• Action: Comprehensive screening every 6-12 months

People with Chronic Kidney Disease

• CKD is a major cardiovascular risk factor
• Shared risk factors (diabetes, hypertension)
• Kidney dysfunction causes lipid abnormalities, inflammation
• Action: Quarterly or biannual cardiac screening

Autoimmune Diseases

• Rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriasis increase heart disease risk
• Chronic inflammation damages arteries
• Often have accelerated atherosclerosis
• Action: Annual cardiac screening

Sleep Apnea

• Obstructive sleep apnea increases hypertension, arrhythmia, heart attack risk
• Intermittent oxygen deprivation stresses the cardiovascular system
• Action: Cardiac screening if diagnosed with OSA

Chronic Stress or High-Stress Occupations

• Prolonged stress elevates cortisol, blood pressure, inflammation
• Executive positions, healthcare workers, shift workers
• Type A personality (competitive, time-urgent, hostile)
• Action: Baseline screening, every 2-3 years

Previous Gestational Diabetes or Preeclampsia

• Women with pregnancy complications are at higher future cardiac risk
• Gestational diabetes predicts Type 2 diabetes and heart disease
• Preeclampsia indicates endothelial dysfunction
• Action: Begin screening 5-10 years after pregnancy

Symptoms Suggesting Cardiac Issues

• Chest pain or pressure (especially with exertion, relieved by rest)
• Shortness of breath with minimal activity
• Unexplained fatigue or reduced exercise tolerance
• Heart palpitations or irregular heartbeat
• Dizziness or fainting
• Swelling in legs/ankles (edema)
• Radiating pain to arm, jaw, neck, or back
• Action: URGENT screening + physician evaluation (may require emergency care)

Comprehensive Cardio Health Package: Complete Cardiac Risk Panel

Our evidence-based cardiovascular screening includes all essential tests for heart disease risk assessment:

Lipid Profile (Cholesterol Panel) – Foundation of Cardiac Screening

Total Cholesterol

• Sum of all cholesterol types in blood
• Optimal: <200 mg/dL (5.2 mmol/L)
• Borderline high: 200-239 mg/dL (5.2-6.2 mmol/L)
• High: ≥240 mg/dL (6.2 mmol/L)

Interpretation: Total cholesterol alone is insufficient — individual components (LDL, HDL, triglycerides) must be evaluated.

LDL Cholesterol ("Bad" Cholesterol) – Primary Target

The most important cardiac risk predictor.

Function: Delivers cholesterol to tissues, but excess deposits in artery walls forming plaque (atherosclerosis).

Optimal Targets (Personalized to Risk)

• Very high risk (known heart disease, diabetes + risk factors, very high calculated risk): <70 mg/dL (1.8 mmol/L)
• High risk (diabetes, kidney disease, LDL 190+, 10-year risk 20%+): <100 mg/dL (2.6 mmol/L)
• Moderate risk (2+ risk factors, 10-year risk 10-20%): <130 mg/dL (3.4 mmol/L)
• Low risk (0-1 risk factors): <160 mg/dL (4.1 mmol/L)

Why critical: Every 1% reduction in LDL = 1% reduction in heart attack risk. Lowering LDL from 160 to 100 mg/dL can reduce heart attack risk by 30-40%.

HDL Cholesterol ("Good" Cholesterol) – Protective Factor

Function: Reverse cholesterol transport — removes excess cholesterol from arteries back to the liver for elimination.

Targets

• Low (increased risk): <40 mg/dL men, <50 mg/dL women (1.0/1.3 mmol/L)
• Optimal: ≥60 mg/dL (1.6 mmol/L) – protective against heart disease

Why it matters: High HDL reduces heart disease risk. Each 1 mg/dL increase in HDL = 2-3% reduction in cardiac events.

Low HDL Causes

• Sedentary lifestyle (exercise raises HDL)
• Smoking (lowers HDL)
• Obesity (especially abdominal)
• Type 2 diabetes
• High triglycerides

Raising HDL

• Regular aerobic exercise (most effective)
• Weight loss
• Smoking cessation
• Moderate alcohol (controversial recommendation)
• Medications: Niacin, fibrates (limited benefit)

Triglycerides – Fat Molecules in Blood

Function: Energy storage and transport.

Optimal Targets

• Normal: <150 mg/dL (1.7 mmol/L)
• Borderline high: 150-199 mg/dL (1.7-2.2 mmol/L)
• High: 200-499 mg/dL (2.3-5.6 mmol/L)
• Very high: ≥500 mg/dL (5.6 mmol/L) – pancreatitis risk

Why important: High triglycerides are associated with increased heart disease risk, especially when combined with low HDL and high LDL (the atherogenic dyslipidemia pattern common in diabetes and metabolic syndrome).

Causes of Elevated Triglycerides

• Excess calorie intake (especially refined carbs, sugar, alcohol)
• Obesity
• Physical inactivity
• Type 2 diabetes (poor glucose control)
• Kidney disease
• Certain medications (steroids, beta-blockers)
• Genetic (familial hypertriglyceridemia)

VLDL Cholesterol (Very Low-Density Lipoprotein)

• Calculated value: Triglycerides ÷ 5 (approximate)
• Carries triglycerides
• Contributor to atherosclerosis
• Normal: <30 mg/dL

Total Cholesterol/HDL Ratio

• Cardiac risk indicator
• Optimal: <3.5
• Acceptable: 3.5-5.0
• High risk: >5.0
• Ratio shows the balance between "bad" and "good" cholesterol

Non-HDL Cholesterol (Calculated)

• Total cholesterol minus HDL
• Represents all "bad" cholesterol particles (LDL + VLDL + others)
• Better predictor than LDL alone in people with high triglycerides or diabetes
• Targets: 30 mg/dL higher than LDL targets

HbA1c (Glycated Hemoglobin)

• 3-month average blood sugar
• Normal: <5.7% (<39 mmol/mol)
• Prediabetes: 5.7-6.4% (39-47 mmol/mol)
• Diabetes: ≥6.5% (≥48 mmol/mol)
• Every 1% increase in HbA1c = 18% increase in cardiovascular events

Kidney Function (Cardiovascular-Renal Connection)

Creatinine and eGFR (Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate)

• Kidney disease is a major cardiovascular risk factor
• Normal eGFR: >90 mL/min/1.73m²
• Mild reduction: 60-89 mL/min/1.73m²
• Moderate reduction: 30-59 mL/min/1.73m² – increased cardiac risk
• Severe: 15-29 mL/min/1.73m² – very high cardiac risk
• Kidney failure: <15 mL/min/1.73m²

Uric Acid

• Gout risk marker but also a cardiovascular risk predictor
• Normal: 3.5-7.2 mg/dL men, 2.6-6.0 mg/dL women
• Elevated: Associated with hypertension, metabolic syndrome, heart disease
• Controversial whether lowering uric acid improves cardiac outcomes

Complete Blood Count (CBC)

Hemoglobin and Hematocrit

• Anemia increases cardiac workload
• The heart works harder to deliver oxygen with fewer red blood cells
• Polycythemia (too many RBCs) increases blood viscosity and clot risk

White Blood Cell Count (WBC)

• Elevated WBC: Chronic inflammation (atherosclerosis driver)
• Marker of immune activation

Platelet Count

• Thrombocytosis (high platelets): Increased clotting risk
• Thrombocytopenia (low platelets): Bleeding risk (relevant if on blood thinners)

Liver Function Tests

Liver Enzymes (ALT, AST)

• Fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is strongly associated with cardiovascular disease
• Elevated enzymes suggest metabolic dysfunction
• Statin safety monitoring (cholesterol medications can affect the liver)

Understanding Your Cardiovascular Risk Score

Framingham Risk Score or ASCVD Risk Calculator: Our physicians calculate your 10-year risk of heart attack or stroke based on:

• Age
• Gender
• Total cholesterol and HDL
• Blood pressure
• Diabetes status
• Smoking status

Risk Categories

• Low risk: <10% – Lifestyle modifications primary
• Intermediate risk: 10-20% – May benefit from medications
• High risk: >20% – Medications strongly recommended

Advanced imaging (CT calcium score, carotid ultrasound) may be recommended for intermediate-risk individuals.

The Home Testing Experience: Convenient, Professional Cardiovascular Assessment

Step 1: Simple Scheduling

• Book in seconds in the Dr. Sunny app
• Fasting required: 9-12 hours (water permitted) for an accurate lipid panel
• Morning appointments recommended for fasting tests
• Medication timing guidance provided

Step 2: Expert Home Blood Draw

Licensed phlebotomist arrives:

• Professional credentials and sterile equipment
• Cardiovascular risk factor discussion
• Symptom review (chest pain, shortness of breath, palpitations)
• Expert blood collection
• Immediate proper handling and storage
• Small bandage application

Preparation

• Fast 9-12 hours (only water permitted)
• Avoid alcohol 24 hours before the test (affects triglycerides)
• Continue medications unless your physician advises otherwise
• Avoid heavy exercise the morning of the test

Results Timeline

• Standard lipid panel: 24 hours
• Complete cardiac panel: 24-48 hours
• Advanced tests (ApoB, Lp(a)): 3-5 days
• Urgent cardiac markers: Same day available

Step 3: Comprehensive Risk Assessment Report

You receive:

• Detailed results with all cardiac biomarkers
• Reference ranges clearly marked
• Abnormal values color-coded or flagged
• Trend analysis if repeat testing
• Easy-to-understand cardiac risk interpretation
• Secure digital delivery

Service Coverage: All UAE Emirates

Complete home cardiac testing is available across Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah & Fujairah.

Book Your Cardio Health Package Today

Know your numbers. Protect your heart. Save your life.

Available 7 days a week, with early morning fasting slots.

Why Choose Our Cardio Health Package

• Comprehensive screening – All cardiac risk factors
• Early detection – Prevent heart attacks before they happen
• Lipid optimization – Personalized cholesterol management
• 100% home service – Convenient fasting blood draw
• Annual monitoring – Track your heart health over time

Your heart is priceless. Invest in its protection. Book your comprehensive cardiac screening now.