High cholesterol is a major, modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Our packages provide comprehensive lipid profiling, cardiovascular risk stratification, and expert guidance on management — including assessment for familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH).
Cholesterol is a fat-like substance essential for many bodily functions, but abnormal levels increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. Understanding the different types helps you manage your cardiovascular risk effectively.
LDL ('bad') cholesterol — deposits in arteries, forming plaques
HDL ('good') cholesterol — removes cholesterol from arteries
Triglycerides — elevated by obesity, sugar, or alcohol
Non-HDL cholesterol — total minus HDL, a key risk marker
NICE recommends statin therapy for patients with a QRISK3 10-year cardiovascular risk ≥10%, even if cholesterol levels are only mildly elevated, and for patients with existing cardiovascular disease. Treatment decisions consider overall risk, not cholesterol alone.
💡 Familial Hypercholesterolaemia (FH) is an inherited condition causing very high cholesterol from birth. It affects approximately 1 in 250 people in the UK — most undiagnosed — and greatly increases the risk of early heart attacks, often before age 50.
Everything you need to know about Cholesterol FAQs and how private cardiac assessment works.
Cholesterol is a fat-like substance in the blood. High levels of LDL cholesterol increase the risk of plaque build-up in arteries, leading to heart disease and stroke.
Adults over 40, smokers, people with diabetes, or those with a family history of heart disease should have regular cholesterol testing.
