February is American Heart Month. Raising awareness about cardiovascular disease and supporting early detection is vital as heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States [1].
Cardiovascular screening is an important part of maintaining heart health as it enables early detection of potential heart problems, allowing for proactive management of risk factors and preventive measures to be taken.
Keep reading to learn more about the state of heart health in the United States and how LetsGetChecked’s screening solutions can help lower the risk of heart disease.
The state of heart health in the United States
Heart disease impacts millions of Americans each year. Although medical advances have helped people live longer with heart disease, risk factors like high blood pressure and cholesterol continue to rise. In 2022, 702,880 Americans died from heart disease, which is about one out of every five deaths [2].
Cardiovascular disease is not only dangerous but also extremely costly, accounting for a significant portion of healthcare spending and lost productivity. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease and stroke cost the US healthcare system $254 billion in 2024, and cardiovascular disease costs are projected to reach nearly $2 trillion by 2050 [4].
How screening can help lower cardiovascular disease risk
An important aspect of lowering cardiovascular disease risk is managing health behaviors and risk factors, such as body mass index (BMI), blood pressure, total cholesterol, and blood glucose. Heart health screenings can help with early detection, as many heart conditions are not apparent until they have reached more advanced stages.
It’s important for individuals to know their risk factors and what they can do to optimize their health care. These health insights can enable better preventive care to avoid more serious issues in the future. Heart health screening can also enable individuals to receive more tailored care as a healthcare professional can tailor a prevention plan specific to a patient’s needs based on their results.
LetsGetChecked’s heart health screening solutions
LetsGetChecked offers convenient and accessible testing with at-home sample collection to make monitoring cardiovascular health simple and easy. Our tests offer valuable insight into key biomarkers that can enable individuals and healthcare teams to make informed decisions, paving the way for better health outcomes. Our solutions include:
Cholesterol Test
Our Cholesterol Test offers insight into cholesterol levels to help your people monitor their heart health. This comprehensive test measures:
- Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- HDL
- LDL
- HDL % of Total
- Cholesterol
- Lipoprotein(a)
Diabetes and Heart Test
Our Diabetes and Heart Test enables your people to monitor their cholesterol levels and help identify or monitor diabetes. This comprehensive test measures:
- HbA1c
- Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- HDL
- LDL
- HDL % of Total
- Cholesterol
- Lipoprotein(a)
Partner with LetsGetChecked
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References
- https://www.cdc.gov/heart-disease/data-research/facts-stats/index.html
- https://wonder.cdc.gov/mcd.html
- https://www.cdc.gov/chronic-disease/data-research/facts-stats/index.html
