Question 1

Which biomarkers are measured in the Cardio-Metabolic Check-up?

Accepted Answer

The Cardio-Metabolic Check-up includes blood lipid values such as total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, Apolipoprotein B, non-HDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol and triglycerides; insulin resistance markers such as HbA1c and fasting blood glucose; inflammation marker hs-CRP; liver markers including ASAT, ALAT and GGT; kidney markers such as creatinine and kidney function; muscle-fat analysis values including body weight, skeletal muscle mass, body fat percentage and visceral fat; blood pressure values; and questionnaire-based health risk factors covering nutrition, physical activity, sleep and recovery, mental health and social factors.

Question 2

Who should consider this test?

Accepted Answer

This test is recommended for people over 30 with relevant risk factors, known cardiovascular risk factors such as obesity, elevated blood sugar or blood pressure, smoking or physical inactivity, or a family history of cardiovascular events. It is also valuable for people on cholesterol, weight loss or anti-diabetic therapy who want to monitor effectiveness and potential side effects.

Question 3

When should I choose this service instead of a Full Body Check-up?

Accepted Answer

The Cardio-Metabolic Check-up enables targeted monitoring of the most important biomarkers for future health risks. It is useful for checking these values regularly between more comprehensive check-ups, for keeping an eye on cardiovascular and metabolic health without a full screening every time, or as a lower-cost entry-level test for CARE's medically supervised weight loss programme.

Question 4

What are risk factors and what is metabolic syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Risk factors in this context usually refer to factors associated with cardiovascular diseases such as heart attack and stroke. Metabolic syndrome is a combination of indicators including high blood pressure, elevated blood sugar, abnormal blood lipid levels and excess abdominal fat. These factors increase the risk of serious disease and can often be improved through targeted lifestyle changes with or without medical support.

Question 5

How do I prepare for the analysis?

Accepted Answer

After booking your laboratory appointment, you receive an email with information about the check-up, the selected location and a medical questionnaire. Complete the questionnaire before your appointment. Arrive fasting for at least 8 hours, meaning no food or sweetened drinks. Water, unsweetened tea and black coffee without milk are allowed. Avoid excessive exercise the day before, drink enough water, eat as usual and get enough sleep. Before the muscle-fat analysis, empty your bladder and bowels as much as possible for more comparable results.

Question 6

Can I take my medication as usual?

Accepted Answer

If you are taking medication, you may continue to take it as usual both the day before and on the morning of the test.

Question 7

Should I take my supplements before or on the day of the test?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Taking supplements before or on the day of this test is generally not a problem.

Question 8

What happens after my analysis appointment?

Accepted Answer

CARE's medical team reviews your laboratory results together with your medical form, muscle-fat analysis and blood pressure data. They decide whether a medical report can be issued directly or whether a video consultation is advisable before releasing results. In most cases, you receive a medical report and personalised roadmap with health, lifestyle and follow-up testing recommendations. If medically necessary, a video consultation may be recommended.

Question 9

When will I receive my results?

Accepted Answer

Results are typically medically validated and released within 10 to 15 days on average. CARE aims to release them as quickly as possible while meeting strict quality standards.

Question 10

What kind of report will I receive with this service?

Accepted Answer

You receive a risk and prevention analysis. Relevant risk factors are assessed together, an individual risk prognosis is created and the most important health levers are identified. The report also includes personalised recommendations on lifestyle, supplements and, if necessary, further medical action.

Question 11

Is the Cardio-Metabolic Check-up covered by insurance?

Accepted Answer

Many Swiss supplementary insurance plans contribute to the costs of preventive health checks. Reimbursement depends on the individual policy.

Cardio-Metabolic Check-up

Why take this test?

Identify risks before they become noticeable

Focus on the most common health risks of our time

Combination of key risk drivers

Direct link to your lifestyle

Measurable tracking of your progress

102 Biomarkers tested

Blood Lipids

Insulin Resistance

Inflammation

Liver

Kidney

Muscle-Fat Analysis

Blood Pressure

Health Risk Factors

Nutrition

Physical Activity

Sleep & Recovery

Mental Health

Social Factors

How it works

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Electrocardiogram (ECG)

Personalized Supplements

Your questions answered

Which hormones are measured (in detail)?

Who should consider this test?

When should I choose this service instead of a Check-up?

What are risk factors and what is the metabolic syndrome?

How do I prepare for the analysis?

Can I take my medication as usual?

Should I take my supplements before or on the day of the test?

What happens after my analysis appointment?

What kind of report will I receive with this service?

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