The Importance of Blood Tests for Cardiovascular Health: What Do the Values Mean?

Abstract

Cardiovascular diseases are one of the most common causes of death worldwide and significantly affect the quality of life of individuals. Blood tests play a critical role in the early diagnosis and risk assessment of these diseases. Biomarkers such as cholesterol profile (LDL, HDL, total cholesterol, triglycerides), blood sugar, HbA1c, troponin, high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), fibrinogen, homocysteine, and lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)) provide important information about cardiovascular health.

However, evaluating blood tests only according to reference ranges is insufficient. Age, gender, genetic predisposition, lifestyle, and other metabolic factors play a decisive role in the interpretation of biochemical results. In addition, misinterpretation of these tests in society can cause individuals to either ignore health risks or to have unnecessary concerns.

This study emphasizes the critical importance of correctly interpreting blood tests for the prevention and early diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases. It is stated that blood tests should be evaluated not only with laboratory reference values ​​but also with the individual's general health status, lifestyle and genetic risk factors. In addition, encouraging individuals to interpret these tests under expert guidance is of great importance in terms of preventing incorrect evaluations and unnecessary concerns. Increasing awareness activities through health institutions, education programs and media in order to raise public awareness stands out as an effective strategy in reducing the burden of cardiovascular disease. In this context, the importance of early diagnosis, encouraging regular health checks and raising individuals' awareness about lifestyle changes are considered as a critical approach in terms of preventing diseases.