Heart Health Check for High Cholesterol
A specialist cardiovascular and metabolic assessment for people with raised cholesterol or hypercholesterolaemia, combining echocardiography, ECG, liver ultrasound, lipid testing, general health bloods and GP review.
- Echocardiogram
- 12-lead ECG
- Liver ultrasound
- Full lipid profile
- Kidney & liver bloods
- Thyroid blood tests
- GP consultation
- No GP referral required
A More Complete Cardiovascular Review for Raised Cholesterol
High cholesterol is not simply a laboratory result. Cardiovascular risk depends on the overall picture — including LDL and triglyceride levels, blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, family history, age, medication and other metabolic factors. This check combines diagnostic tests and GP review to build that wider picture.
Heart Health Check for High Cholesterol
Best for people with raised cholesterol who want cardiac, liver, metabolic and general-health assessment in one pathway.
- Echocardiogram / heart ultrasound
- 12-lead ECG
- Liver ultrasound
- Full lipid profile
- Full blood count
- Kidney and liver function tests
- Thyroid blood tests
- Private GP consultation
Standard Heart Health Check
Best if your main goal is a core cardiologist-led cardiac assessment rather than a cholesterol-specific package with liver imaging and broader blood testing.
- Consultant Cardiologist consultation
- Echocardiogram
- 12-lead ECG
- Heart physical examination
- Same-day verbal cardiac findings
Six Core Components of the High Cholesterol Heart Check
The package combines complementary tests so your cholesterol results can be reviewed alongside heart structure, electrical activity, liver health and wider metabolic markers.
Echocardiography (ECHO)
Ultrasound imaging assesses the heart chambers, valves, wall thickness and pumping function, helping identify structural or functional abnormalities that may influence cardiovascular management.
Electrocardiography (ECG)
A resting 12-lead ECG records electrical activity and can identify rhythm, conduction and selected strain-related abnormalities that may require clinical correlation.
Liver Ultrasound
Assesses liver size, texture and visible abnormalities, including features of fatty liver disease that may coexist with dyslipidaemia and metabolic risk.
Private GP Consultation
A one-to-one review of your cholesterol history, medication, family history, symptoms, blood pressure and other cardiovascular risk factors, with personalised next-step advice.
Comprehensive Lipid Profile
Measures total cholesterol, LDL, HDL and triglycerides to help assess lipid-related cardiovascular risk and monitor response to lifestyle or treatment.
General Health Blood Tests
Includes full blood count, kidney function, liver function and thyroid testing, helping identify additional medical factors that may contribute to symptoms or lipid abnormalities.
Why High Cholesterol Deserves More Than a Single Blood Result
Hypercholesterolaemia can contribute to atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease over many years. Because it usually causes no symptoms, understanding your overall risk and identifying coexisting metabolic or cardiac issues can help guide prevention.
Atherosclerotic risk
Raised LDL cholesterol contributes to plaque formation in arteries. Your overall risk depends on multiple factors, not cholesterol alone.
Family history
Premature heart disease or very high cholesterol in close relatives may increase concern for inherited lipid disorders and may justify more intensive review.
Cardiac structure
Echocardiography can assess heart muscle, chamber size, valves and pumping function, providing information that routine cholesterol testing cannot.
Electrical heart activity
ECG provides a snapshot of heart rhythm and conduction and may identify changes that warrant additional cardiac assessment.
Liver and metabolic health
Fatty liver disease and dyslipidaemia commonly overlap with insulin resistance and other metabolic risk factors, making liver assessment clinically useful in selected patients.
Medication review
Your GP can review cholesterol-lowering treatment, tolerability, adherence and whether additional investigation or specialist review is appropriate.
This Check May Be Useful If You Have Raised Cholesterol or Additional Heart Risk
The original service is designed for people with hypercholesterolaemia and those seeking a broader cardiovascular assessment than a standard lipid test alone.
Diagnosed high cholesterol
You have raised LDL, total cholesterol or triglycerides and want a broader cardiovascular and metabolic review.
Family history
You have close relatives with premature heart disease, stroke, very high cholesterol or known familial hypercholesterolaemia.
Multiple risk factors
You also have high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking history, obesity, fatty liver or other metabolic risk factors.
Previous abnormal results
You have abnormal lipid, liver or thyroid blood tests and want imaging and clinical review alongside laboratory testing.
Second opinion or baseline
You want a documented cardiac and metabolic baseline or an additional private review to complement existing NHS or specialist care.
Preventive health planning
You want a clearer understanding of modifiable cardiovascular risk factors and practical next steps to discuss with your clinician.
What Each Test Tells You — and Its Limitations
No single investigation can define your entire cardiovascular risk. These tests answer different questions and are most useful when interpreted together.
| Test | Main role | Useful for | Important limitation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Echocardiogram | Heart structure and function | Valves, chambers, wall thickness and pumping function | Does not directly visualise coronary artery plaque or stenosis. |
| 12-lead ECG | Electrical activity | Heart rate, rhythm, conduction and selected ECG abnormalities | A normal resting ECG does not exclude coronary artery disease or intermittent arrhythmia. |
| Liver ultrasound | Liver structure | Fatty liver changes, cysts, gallbladder-related or other visible upper abdominal findings depending on scan scope | Does not measure cholesterol or replace liver blood tests. |
| Lipid profile | Cholesterol assessment | Total cholesterol, LDL, HDL and triglycerides | Needs interpretation with age, blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, family history and medication. |
| General health bloods | Wider metabolic context | Blood count, kidney, liver and thyroid markers | Laboratory values alone do not define structural heart disease. |
| GP consultation | Integrated clinical review | Risk-factor interpretation, medication and lifestyle plan, onward referral | Further specialist tests may still be required depending on findings. |
Benefits of a Cholesterol-Focused Heart Health Check
Comprehensive assessment
Combines cardiac imaging, electrical assessment, liver imaging, cholesterol testing and wider blood markers rather than looking at LDL in isolation.
Earlier recognition of abnormalities
Testing may identify structural, rhythm, metabolic or liver findings that need follow-up before they become more clinically significant.
Tailored risk reduction
Your GP can use the combined results to discuss diet, exercise, blood pressure, smoking, weight and medication where clinically appropriate.
Clearer treatment context
If you already take a statin or other lipid-lowering treatment, results can support discussion about response, tolerability and ongoing monitoring.
Patient education
You receive a clearer explanation of what your cholesterol values mean and which additional risk factors matter for long-term cardiovascular health.
Shareable reports
Your reports and laboratory results can be shared with your NHS GP or private specialist to support continuity of care.
How the High Cholesterol Heart Health Check Works
The sequence may vary according to appointment availability, but the investigations are brought together so that the final clinical interpretation can consider the whole picture.
Clinical history and risk review
Bring your medication list, previous lipid results, family history details and any earlier cardiac reports or scans.
12-lead electrocardiogram
A short resting recording assesses the heart’s electrical activity, rhythm and conduction.
Echocardiogram
Ultrasound images are obtained through the chest to assess cardiac structure, valves and pumping function.
Liver ultrasound
The liver is assessed for size, texture and visible structural changes, including features compatible with fatty liver where present.
Lipid and general health blood tests
Blood samples are collected for the package-listed cholesterol, blood count, kidney, liver and thyroid markers.
GP consultation and next-step plan
Your GP reviews the findings in the context of your medical history, medication and cardiovascular risk factors, and advises whether further testing or specialist follow-up is appropriate.
Clear Results and a Practical Next Step
The original service promises rapid feedback and reporting so you can use your results with your own GP or specialist if needed.
Verbal scan feedback
Key ultrasound findings are explained around the time of the examination where appropriate.
Formal cardiac reports
Your ECG and echocardiography findings are documented in a clinical report suitable for onward care.
Laboratory results
Blood results are generally returned after laboratory processing, with timing depending on the exact panel and provider.
GP interpretation
The results can be reviewed together to create a clearer cardiovascular and metabolic risk picture.
Referral if needed
Where findings require further investigation, the clinic can advise on GP, NHS or private specialist follow-up.
Records you can share
Reports can be taken to your GP, cardiologist or other treating specialist.
Book Your High Cholesterol Heart Health Check
Use the secure booking page to choose your clinic and available appointment time. No routine GP referral is required.
- £745 package price
- Echocardiogram + ECG
- Liver ultrasound
- Full lipid profile
- General health blood tests
- Private GP consultation
- Open 7 days a week
Heart Health Check for People with High Cholesterol
For people with hypercholesterolaemia, raised LDL or triglycerides, family history or broader concerns about cardiovascular and metabolic risk.
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Specialist-Led Diagnostics With Fast Access and Clear Reporting
The service is designed for patients who want a coordinated private assessment, straightforward explanations and a report that can be shared with their GP or specialist.
Specialist diagnostic team
Cardiac and ultrasound investigations are performed within an established private diagnostic service.
Same-day and weekend access
Same-day or same-week appointments may be available, including evenings and weekends, subject to clinic capacity.
No routine GP referral
You can book directly and bring previous NHS or private results for comparison.
Clear verbal feedback
Key imaging findings are explained so you understand what was seen and what happens next.
Digital reporting
Reports and laboratory results can be used for your own records or shared with other healthcare professionals.
Onward care pathway
If further cardiac, vascular or medical investigation is needed, you can be directed to the appropriate next step.
Related Heart and Cardiovascular Services
These London Private Ultrasound services may be useful if you need a more focused cardiac test, a broader cardiovascular package or screening tailored to another risk factor.
Heart Health Check for High Cholesterol: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the Heart Health Check for High Cholesterol?
The package is £745 and is designed around hypercholesterolaemia and cardiovascular risk. It combines echocardiography, ECG, liver ultrasound, lipid and general-health blood testing, and GP review.
Who is this package designed for?
It is aimed at adults with raised LDL, total cholesterol or triglycerides, especially where there is family history, additional cardiovascular risk factors or a desire for a broader assessment than a routine lipid test.
Does the package include an echocardiogram and ECG?
Yes. Echocardiography assesses heart structure and pumping function, while a 12-lead ECG records electrical activity and rhythm.
Why is a liver ultrasound included?
Fatty liver disease can coexist with dyslipidaemia, obesity, insulin resistance and other metabolic risk factors. Ultrasound can assess liver structure and identify features such as increased liver echogenicity, although liver blood tests and clinical context remain important.
Can an ECG or echocardiogram show blocked coronary arteries?
Not directly. ECG and echocardiography provide valuable information about electrical activity, heart structure and function, but they do not directly visualise cholesterol plaque or coronary stenosis. Depending on symptoms and risk, other investigations may be required.
What cholesterol tests are included?
The source service includes a comprehensive lipid profile covering total cholesterol, LDL, HDL and triglycerides, alongside general-health blood testing. If you specifically need advanced markers such as ApoB or Lipoprotein(a), confirm whether these are included or should be added separately when booking.
Do I need a GP referral?
No routine GP referral is required. You can self-refer and book directly. Bring any previous cholesterol results, medication list, ECGs or cardiac reports if available.
Will I receive results on the same day?
Key scan findings can usually be discussed at the appointment. Laboratory blood results take additional processing time, and the final GP interpretation may be completed once all relevant results are available.
Does this replace my NHS cholesterol or cardiovascular care?
No. This is an additional private assessment and does not replace ongoing NHS GP, lipid clinic or cardiology follow-up. Continue prescribed medication unless your treating clinician advises otherwise.
What happens if something abnormal is found?
Your clinician will explain the finding and recommend the appropriate next step. This may be follow-up with your GP, repeat testing, additional cardiac or vascular imaging, or referral to a specialist depending on the result.
Understand More Than Your Cholesterol Number
Book a £745 heart, liver and metabolic health assessment designed for people with high cholesterol, with direct private access and no routine GP referral.