Atherosclerosis Progression (META)
A standard cholesterol test shows how much cholesterol is in your blood, not what is happening to your artery walls. The Atherosclerosis META analysis looks at oxidative stress, vascular injury, inflammation and plaque stability markers, and a one-hour dietitian consultation explains what your results mean and what you can act on.
Your results are reviewed one-to-one by our dietitian team,
Jaceme Chuah
and
Jess Yii
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- RM3,150 Includes a 1-hour dietitian consultation
- No referral needed Book directly
- Tue–Sat 10am–5pm, by appointment
When your cholesterol is "normal" but you are still concerned
Your report says normal, but you still feel concerned about your heart. That is a common reason people come to us.
Standard cholesterol tests do not show what is happening inside your arteries. Low-grade inflammation and plaque build-up can progress for years before symptoms appear.
At HDC Medical, our Atherosclerosis META analysis goes beyond basic indicators. It gives you a fuller picture of your cardiovascular risk through a deeper vascular health assessment, so you can pick up early signs and act on them sooner.
A vascular health assessment beyond cholesterol
This advanced cardiovascular assessment evaluates vascular health beyond basic cholesterol levels. Prices may change; please confirm when you book.
Atherosclerosis Progression (META)
Advanced cardiovascular assessmentThis test evaluates
- Oxidative stress and cellular damage
- Vascular injury markers
- Low-grade inflammation indicators
- Plaque stability risk factors
Includes a dedicated one-hour dietitian consultation to interpret your results and build your action plan.
Four areas of artery health
The panel groups your markers into four areas that reflect how healthy your arteries are:
- Oxidative stress and cellular damage: the wear-and-tear process that makes cholesterol more likely to stick to artery walls.
- Vascular injury markers: signs that the inner lining of your blood vessels is under strain.
- Silent inflammation indicators: low-grade inflammation that can accelerate plaque build-up.
- Plaque stability risk factors: clues about whether existing plaque may be stable or more prone to rupture.
Reviewed together, these give a clearer view of your cardiovascular risk than a single cholesterol number, and point to areas you can act on through nutrition and lifestyle.
What the results can point to
This package can help pick up markers linked to:
- Early plaque formation in arteries
- Oxidative stress linked to cardiovascular damage
- Hidden inflammation affecting heart health
- A higher risk of stroke or heart attack
Knowing about these risks early gives you time to take preventive steps.
Why standard cholesterol tests are not enough
A standard lipid panel measures how much cholesterol is in your blood, but not what it is doing to your artery walls. Atherosclerosis, the gradual narrowing and hardening of the arteries, is driven as much by inflammation and oxidative stress as by cholesterol numbers.
That is why some people with "normal" results still carry meaningful cardiovascular risk. The Atherosclerosis META analysis looks at these underlying processes, giving you an earlier and more complete picture than cholesterol alone.
How it fits with your heart screening
The Atherosclerosis META analysis pairs well with our heart health screening (ECG, blood pressure and cholesterol markers). It can be added to any of our blood test packages for a complete cardiovascular picture.
The package includes a one-hour dietitian consultation and is priced at RM3,150. Prices may change; please confirm when you book.
Who is this for?
This package suits you if:
- You have a family history of heart disease
- Your cholesterol is "normal" but you still feel concerned
- You want deeper insight into your heart health
- You are focused on long-term cardiovascular prevention
Heart health is more than numbers
At HDC Medical, we provide:
- A 1-on-1 dietitian consultation (1 hour)
- Personalised nutrition strategies for heart health
- Clear explanation of cardiovascular risk markers
- Practical steps to reduce inflammation and support vascular health
We help you act early, with a plan you can follow.
How to prepare
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Fasting
Fasting for 8–12 hours is usually required. Our team will confirm when you book.
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Bring recent results
Bring any recent cholesterol or heart-related results so we can compare.
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Your consultation
Your results are explained in a dedicated one-hour dietitian consultation, with a practical plan to reduce inflammation and support vascular health.
Who goes through your results
Book a screening and your results come with a one-to-one review by this team, in plain language, with a plan to follow.
Jaceme Chuah
Co-Founder · Registered Dietitian
Over 8 years of clinical nutrition care and 2,000+ consultations. Jaceme built HDC’s dietitian-led review model.
- BSc (Hons) Dietetics with Nutrition, IMU
- IDF International Diabetes Educator
- HRD Corp Accredited Trainer
- Diabetes, kidney and metabolic nutrition
English · Mandarin · Malay · Hokkien
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Jess Yii Poh Kee
Clinical Dietitian · Functional Nutritionist
Australia-trained, with a friendly, practical style: personalised meal planning and habit change that fits real Malaysian lifestyles.
- BHSc Nutritional & Dietetic Medicine, Endeavour College, Australia
- Professional Qualification in Nutritional & Functional Medicine
- Clinical, metabolic and preventive nutrition
English · Chinese · Malay
Full profile →Frequently asked questions
Is this a replacement for a cholesterol test?
No, it complements it. A lipid panel tells you your cholesterol levels. The Atherosclerosis META analysis looks at the inflammation, oxidation and vascular-injury processes that cholesterol tests do not capture.
Do I need a doctor’s referral?
No referral is needed. You can book directly, and our dietitian will walk you through your results and the next steps.
Who benefits most from this test?
Adults with a family history of heart disease, those whose cholesterol is "normal" but who remain concerned, and anyone focused on long-term cardiovascular prevention.
Does the price include a consultation?
Yes. Every Atherosclerosis META analysis includes a dedicated one-hour dietitian consultation to interpret your results and build your action plan.
How much does it cost?
The Atherosclerosis META analysis is RM3,150, including the one-hour dietitian consultation. Prices may change; please confirm when you book.
Do I need to fast?
Fasting for 8–12 hours is usually required. Our team will confirm when you book.
It’s time to look beyond cholesterol
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