Heart screening tests, made clear.
What each test detects, whether it’s noninvasive, and how well it fits routine screening. Tap any test to learn when it’s offered, why, and when it’s routine — with the national guidance behind it.
Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) CT
Calcified coronary plaque / future coronary artery disease (CAD) risk
Lipid panel (cholesterol)
Total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, and triglycerides
Blood pressure screening
Hypertension (high blood pressure)
A1C / glucose
Diabetes and prediabetes — a major cardiovascular risk driver
hs-CRP (high-sensitivity C-reactive protein)
Inflammation associated with cardiovascular risk
Lipoprotein(a) / Lp(a)
Inherited cardiovascular risk
Apolipoprotein B / ApoB
Atherogenic particle burden
Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI)
Peripheral artery disease (PAD)
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) ultrasound
Abdominal aortic aneurysm
Carotid ultrasound
Carotid plaque / stenosis (stroke risk)
Resting ECG / EKG
Heart rhythm and electrical abnormalities
Echocardiogram
Heart structure, valves, and pumping function
Exercise stress test
Ischemia / rhythm abnormalities under exertion
CT coronary angiography (CCTA)
Narrowing and soft plaque in the coronary arteries
“Screening fit” reflects how commonly a test is used for routine screening of the general population — not how important it is for you specifically. Your provider decides what’s right for you. Educational information based on USPSTF, American Heart Association, and Medicare guidance; not medical advice. Screenings are subject to insurance or Medicare approval.