Advanced Cardiovascular Health Panel

The Advanced Cardiovascular Health Panel goes beyond a basic lipid test to give a full-spectrum view of your heart, blood vessels, and metabolic health. It evaluates early signs of inflammation, endothelial dysfunction, insulin resistance, and nutrient deficiencies that contribute to long-term cardiovascular risk.

This panel is ideal for those with a family history of heart disease, high blood pressure, insulin resistance, fatigue, or unexplained inflammation. It’s also a powerful tool for optimizing health, performance, and longevity.

You’ll receive a full Empower Functional Health report with detailed explanations, supplement and dietary recommendations, and customized next steps to support long-term wellness.

Why it matters

Traditional heart screening often misses the subtle dysfunctions that lead to major events such as heart attacks, strokes, or chronic fatigue. By identifying markers related to oxidative stress, vascular inflammation, blood sugar regulation, and lipid particle size, this panel empowers earlier intervention and more personalized treatment strategies.

This test also incorporates key insights from functional and integrative medicine, making it a valuable tool for prevention and performance optimization. 

Markers such as insulin, C-peptide, HbA1c, homocysteine, CRP, vitamin D, and NMR lipoprotein profiling give a much clearer picture of systemic inflammation, oxidative stress, and metabolic health. When interpreted through a functional lens, these results can guide preventative care and not symptom management.

Symptoms it may relate to

• Fatigue, poor energy, or burnout
• Difficulty breathing, including low oxygen while sleeping
• Brain fog or memory issues
• Mood changes or stress intolerance
• Hair thinning, dry skin, or brittle nails
• Poor sleep or irregular cycles
• Weight gain or stubborn weight loss
• Family history of diabetes, heart disease, or autoimmune illness
• Thyroid symptoms with “normal” TSH
• High stress, overtraining, or frequent illness

What this includes

• Lipid and Cardiovascular Inflammation 

• • MPO (Myeloperoxidase)
  • NMR LipoProfile® with Insulin Resistance Markers
  • Apolipoprotein Assessment (ApoA1/ApoB)
  • Lipoprotein-Associated Phospholipase A2 (Lp-PLA2)
  • C-Reactive Protein (CRP), Quantitative
  • Fibrinogen Activity
  • Human TGF-β1 (Transforming Growth Factor beta 1)
  • Fatty Acid Balance (Omega-3/6 ratio)

• Metabolic Health & Insulin Sensitivity
  • Insulin and C-Peptide
  • Hemoglobin A1c with eAG
  • Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP-14)
  • Homocysteine
  • Vitamin D, 25-Hydroxy
  • Magnesium
  • Ferritin + Iron + TIBC
  • Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH)

• Oxidative Stress & Muscle Health
  • Complete Blood Count (CBC) with Differential
  • Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase (GGT)
  • Creatine Kinase (CK), Total
  • Uric Acid

You’ll also receive Empower Functional Health: 

• Practitioner-written report analyzing your results in context
• Tailored supplement and diet recommendations
• Consideration for meat-based, keto, or carnivore protocols
• Guidance on follow-up steps or testing, if needed

 How it works

• Once you purchase the panel, you’ll receive an email with instructions and a lab requisition form.
• Visit your nearest LabCorp location to complete your blood draw (fasting is recommended unless otherwise advised).
• Results are sent directly to EFH within 2 weeks. Once received, results will be reviewed by Empower Functional Health.
• You’ll receive a personalized analysis and actionable next steps via email.
• For in-depth case management or interpretation, a separate 1-on-1 session is recommended.

Important notes

• Discontinue biotin, vitamin C, and other supplements 1 week prior to testing unless directed otherwise by your practitioner.
• Not available in NY, NJ, or RI. Available in the U.S. only.
• If you’d like an invoice to submit for out-of-network insurance reimbursement, please note that at checkout.
• For most suffering from chronic illness or unresolved inflammation, we recommend pairing this panel with the Empower Functional Health Personalized Health Plan (PHP).

**PURCHASER NOTE: To expedite processing, please include date of birth and gender in ‘Order Notes’ at checkout.