Heart Health and Cholesterol

Heart attack is generally thought to be a male-specific problem, but this is a big misconception. This is because the typical symptoms of a heart attack, the health problem that is the leading cause of death in women over 40, are not seen in the majority of women. Women may experience different symptoms other than chest pain during a heart attack. While complaints such as shortness of breath, nausea, and fainting may be symptoms of a heart attack in women, they may attribute these symptoms to a different condition and may not consult or delay seeing a specialist.

In some cases, women continue their daily lives without even realizing that they have had a heart attack. Symptoms of a heart attack in women may include back pain, shortness of breath, fatigue and exhaustion, indigestion and nausea, weakness and faintness, cold sweat, palpitations, and insomnia.   The results of the tests eLAB performs to assess your risk of heart disease will be determined based on many factors, such as your family history, medical history, and lifestyle.

Cholesterol in Women

Cholesterol-related problems manifest differently in men and women. Hormonal changes affecting women may also cause changes in cholesterol levels during pregnancy and menopause.

We know that cholesterol is a naturally occurring fat in the body that helps perform vital functions for our health. 

In the case of women, this is also linked to hormone production, vitamin D, and bile acids. To be transported into the bloodstream, it needs LDL and HDL lipoproteins. An imbalance in those protein levels can increase your risk for health problems.

A cholesterol test measures the amount of cholesterol and triglycerides in your blood. This test can help determine your risk of atherosclerosis, the plaque buildup in arteries, which can lead to narrowing or blockage of the arteries in your body.

As eLAB Laboratory, our aim is to provide customer-oriented service that takes into account customer needs and feedback while also complying with the principles of independence, impartiality, and confidentiality without any compromises from ethical values in our medical laboratory services.