Healthy Heart

An elevated blood sugar level above 7.00 mmol / l measured at any time within 24 hours indicates diabetes. Normal glucose values in adults range between 3.33-5.59 mmol / l.

An excessively high total cholesterol level brings many health risks, such as arteriosclerosis and its serious consequences. Normal values ​​are up to 5.00 mmol / l.

Triacylglycerols are fats stored in fat tissue and serve as a reservoir of energy. Their elevated level in blood is one of the risk factors of fat attaching itself to arterial walls and the subsequent complications due to insufficient blood flow to the organs. Normal values in adults are 0.68-1.69 mmol / l.

HDL cholesterol is also referred to as "good" cholesterol, i.e. the one that protects our cardiovascular system. In simple terms, the higher the HDL level the better. The reference values range from 1.20 to 2.70 mmol / l.
 

LDL cholesterol is a blood fat that affects the health of our hearts and blood vessels. It's also referred to as the "bad" cholesterol, so we should try to keep its level as low as possible, with reference values up to 3.00 mmol / l.

TSH is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates the production of thyroid hormones necessary for proper growth and development.
 

The free T4 hormone level helps to assess thyroid functions. The normal value for an adult is 12.00-22.00 pmol / l.

A higher concentration irritates blood vessels and roughens their surface. The "bad" LDL cholesterol adheres to them easier and thus increasing the threat of atherosclerosis, resulting in narrowing and even blockage of the blood vessels (normal values range between 3.00-17.00 μmol / l).

The blood is drawn from the vein and used for diagnostic tests in the laboratory.