“The simple health check that could save your life!” - Dr R Verkerk BSc MSc PhD DIC

What is Cardio Check and what can it tell us?

The Cardio Check test is the first non-invasive test that is able to assess arterial health. It is a revolutionary new approach which complements the conventional blood pressure measurements, providing additional information on arterial stiffness and cardiac function.

Cardio Check will take a snapshot of the elasticity of the arteries. It will test the heart rate, artery flexibility, hydration levels and overall cardio-vascular health, which can indicate the risk of developing of cardio-vascular disease leading to a heart attack or stroke.

How do I know I can trust the test?

Cardio Check is supported by the conventional medical arena. It is a British manufactured device, medically approved for use in hospitals. Clinical trials have been led by doctors from St Thomas’ Hospital and from the Centre for Cardiovascular Biology and Medicine at Kings College, London.

Similar devices have been used by scientists in laboratories for many years. Cardio Check is the first commercial example of this equipment; it is hand held for ease of use and can be simply and effectively used by a trained operator.

Limitations of the test

We are not doctors and whilst the test is absolutely reliable, it is only an indicator of the condition of the vascular system. Anyone who is found to have a poor result will be advised to see their Doctor.

How does the test work?

Details of age, weight, height and sex are entered into the machine. A sensor is clipped to the end of a finger and a harmless infrared pulse is passed through the finger.

This pulse measures the speed and rate of flow of blood through the arterial system allowing arterial condition to be assessed.

What will the test tell me?

The Cardio Check will produce a number of readings:

The two key statistics given by the device are the Stiffness Index (SI) and the Reflection Index (RI). The higher the SI reading (against an established norm), the greater the arterial stiffening. The RI is an indicator of vascular tone and tells us how clogged our arteries may be. Together, these readings enable the Cardio Check to estimate a comparative vascular age. Sample data gathered from a cross section of healthy subjects is stored in the device and serves as a benchmark for comparing the results of each test.

You will be given a printout of the test results to keep in a folder which gives a full explanation and interpretation of the readings.

How long does the test take?

The entire test process, including analysis and discussion of the results, should take between 20-30 minutes. Your results are absolutely confidential.

What if I get a poor result?

If the test shows you have a stiffening of the arteries, the good news is that there are a range of steps that can be taken to help improve the condition of the arteries.

We will look at your current lifestyle to determine whether you can become more ‘artery friendly’ and offer help and advice in this area.

We will also be able to give you information on a totally natural supplement based on Nobel Prize winning cardio-vascular research which can help reverse the ageing of the arteries and support healthy blood flow.