ATLAS SEVEN encompasses all of ATLAS VI and boasts a further detailed health screening program that also covers sleep apnoea and brain age tests. ATLAS Seven builds upon ATLAS VI by including the following:
- A detailed assessment of atherosclerosis (i.e. cholesterol deposition in the vessels of the vascular bed)
- An ABI (Ankle-Brachial Index) assessment – an assessment for peripheral vascular disease of the lower limbs
- A CIMT (Carotid Intima Media Thickness) assessment – an assessment that investigates the two major carotid arteries in the neck that supply blood to the brain
- A CASP (Central Aortic Systolic Pressure) assessment – a noninvasive procedure that assesses high blood pressure and its effect on the body’s vital organs. It measures the pressure of the aorta which is the main artery that delivers blood from the heart to the various parts of the body
- An abdominal ultrasound
- An assessment of your ‘brain age’ and risk of early dementia
- A sleep apnoea assessment
In addition to your “heart age”, an assessment of your “brain age” and risk of early dementia will also be undertaken. These assessments allow for some basic comparisons between your chronological age versus your biological age. A sleep apnoea assessment is also included in ATLAS VII as a preliminary evaluation of your sleep pattern.
Recommendation:
- For middle-aged adults and above with known risk of cardiovascular disease
- For individuals with established diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol or a family history of premature heart diseases
- Suitable for overweight and obese individuals