Is COPD increasing your heart failure risk?
A free health screening that includes an NT-proBNP test may help you understand more about your risk of heart failure.
Up to 21% of people with COPD can also have heart failure.
COPD may increase your risk of heart failure by 4.5 times.
Up to 70% of people with COPD have cardiovascular disease.
You can influence the future of heart health with a free blood test.
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Get your heart health test in 3 easy steps:
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Choose your location, tell us a little about you, and book your appointment.
Complete your blood test
Visit the selected site for your blood draw.
Get your results
A few weeks after your test, our team will share your results, explain what they mean, and provide a copy for your doctor.
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Eligible participants may receive the following tests:
EOS (Eosinophils)
A type of white blood cell involved in inflammation. High levels may point to asthma or other allergic conditions affecting lungs.
Liver Function Tests
Blood tests to screen for liver disease and detect fibrosis.
Lp(a)
A genetically determined type of cholesterol that puts you at greater risk of heart disease
A1c
An ongoing elevation of the sugar in your blood that negatively impacts your heart, blood vessels, kidneys, nerves, eyesight and more.
Creatinine / eGFR
How well your kidneys are filtering out waste and keeping your body in balance.
Lipid Panel
Measures cholesterol and fats in your blood.
hsCRP
A high sensitivity protein that, if chronically elevated, can be associated with heart disease risk.
nt-proBNP
Measures the B-type natriuretic peptide hormone in your blood to help identify signs of stress on your heart, which may be linked to heart failure risk.
If you're eligible, you may receive these additional tests:
FeNO (Fractional exhaled Nitric Oxide)
Higher levels of nitric oxide can be a sign of inflammation in your lungs.
pTau
A protein that may measure your risk for developing Alzheimer's disease (Based on eligibility at select locations).
Sources
- NIH (Oct. 7, 2025.) Heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. A combination not to be underestimated. Retrieved May 22, 2026 from https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12618358/ .
- Healthgrades (Oct. 15, 2021.) What COPD Does to Your Heart. Retrieved May 22, 2026 from https://resources.healthgrades.com/right-care/copd/what-copd-does-to-your-heart.
- Journal of the American Heart Association (May 31, 2024.) Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbations Increase the Risk of Subsequent Cardiovascular Events: A Longitudinal Analysis of the COPDGene Study. Retrieved May 22, 2026 from https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/JAHA.123.033882.