Early detection and prevention are the best defenses in maintaining your health. We recommend a yearly Physical Exam to get the whole picture.

Been putting off seeing a doctor? Unsure or uneasy about your state of health? Having chest pains? Start with a physical exam.

The CardioMed Physical Exam covers a series of tests that measure your risk factors for heart disease, cancer and other illnesses. Your physician will review the physical exam results with you and make recommendations. All tests are done in-house.

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Comprehensive Metabolic Profile

The Comprehensive Metabolic Profile tests kidney and liver function, calcium level, electrolyte levels and protein. It can help detect diabetes, gout and other diseases.

Lipid Profile (Cholesterol/Triglycerides, HDL, LDL)

The Lipid Profile test is typically performed to measure the levels of "good" and "bad" cholesterol in the blood, HDL and LDL. It also measures triglycerides.

Controlling cholesterol levels is important in preventing heart disease. Cholesterol buildup in the arteries can have serious consequences, including heart attack.

Cholesterol levels should be checked regularly, especially if one has a family history of high cholesterol or of heart disease, is overweight or physically inactive or has a high-fat diet. A periodic blood cholesterol test should be part of any overall weight control plan.

The table below shows ranges for total cholesterol, LDL ("bad") cholesterol, and HDL ("good") cholesterol test results after 9 to 12 hours of fasting. High blood cholesterol is a risk factor for coronary heart disease.

Your doctor should discuss your results with you. He or she will advise you further if your results are outside the desirable range.

Total Cholesterol Level	Total Cholesterol Category
Less than 200 mg/dL	Desirable
200 to 239 mg/dL	Borderline High
240 mg/dL and above	High

LDL Cholesterol Level	LDL Cholesterol Category
Less than 100 mg/dL	Optimal
100 to 129 mg/dL	Near optimal/above optimal
130 to 159 mg/dL	Borderline high
160 to 189 mg/dL	High
190 and above	Very High

HDL Cholesterol Level	HDL Cholesterol Category
Less than 40 mg/dL	A major risk factor for heart disease
40 to 59 mg/dL	The higher, the better
60 mg/dL and above	Considered protective against heart disease

Thyroid Function Profile

The Thyroid Function Profile checks the thyroid gland by measuring the levels of thyroid hormones in the blood. These hormones regulate the body's metabolism.

Complete Blood Count (CBC)

The CBC test is used to analyze the cell makeup of blood as a way of checking for a number of illnesses. The test takes a complete blood count and measures the concentration of white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets in the blood. Illnesses that can be detected include anemia, bone marrow problems, infections and blood cancers.

The table below shows some normal ranges for different parts of the complete blood count (CBC) test. Some of the normal ranges are different for men and women. Other factors, such as age and race, also may affect normal ranges.

Your doctor should discuss your results with you. He or she will advise you further if your results are outside the normal range for your group.

Test	Normal Range Results*
Red blood cell (varies with altitude)	Male: 5 to 6 million cells/mcL Female: 4 to 5 million cells/mcL
White blood cell	4,500 to 10,000 cells/mcL
Platelets	140,000 to 450,000 cells/mcL
Hemoglobin (varies with altitude)	Male: 14 to 17 gm/dL Female: 12 to 15 gm/dL
Hematocrit (varies with altitude)	Male: 41% to 50% Female: 36% to 44%
Mean corpuscular volume	80 to 95 femtoliter

* Cells/mcL = cells per microliter; gm/dL = grams per deciliter

Blood Glucose

This table shows the ranges for blood glucose test results after 8 to 12 hours of fasting (not eating). It shows the normal range and the abnormal ranges that are a sign of pre-diabetes or diabetes.

Plasma Glucose Results (mg/dL)*	Diagnosis
99 and below	Normal
100 to 125	Pre-diabetes
126 and above	Diabetes

* mg/dL = milligrams per deciliter.
+ The test is repeated on another day to confirm the results.

Adapted from National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute