Prevention is Better Than Cure: 6 Essential Preventive Heart Tests for Everyone Above 30 in India. Dr. Kamal Gupta, Additional Director, Cardiology, Fortis Hospital, Faridabad. Prevention is better than cure—especially for heart disease in India, where cardiovascular disease strikes 10–15 years earlier than in the West. Every individual above 30 should undergo these 6 preventive cardiac tests annually to detect risks early and avoid heart attacks, stents, or bypass surgery. 6 Must-Do Preventive Heart Tests (Cost < ₹3, 000 Combined) Lipid Profile Test Detects high cholesterol levels; prevents plaque buildup in arteries (atherosclerosis). Blood Pressure Screening Identifies hypertension—the silent killer causing heart attack and stroke. Fasting Blood Sugar / HbA1c Screens for diabetes, a major risk factor for coronary artery disease. ECG (Electrocardiogram) Catches silent heart rhythm issues and prior unnoticed heart damage. Stress Test (TMT – Treadmill Test) Reveals hidden coronary blockages by assessing heart function under exertion. Q3 Risk Score Assessment AI-powered cardiac risk calculator combining age, BP, sugar, cholesterol, and lifestyle to predict 10-year heart attack risk. Why Annual Heart Check-Up is Non-Negotiable in India These 6 preventive heart tests form the bedrock of preventive cardiology. Early detection of dyslipidemia, hypertension, diabetes, or ischemia enables timely lifestyle changes and medical intervention, reducing heart attack risk by over 70%.In India, 1 in 4 deaths is due to heart disease. These 6 tests cost under ₹3, 000 but save lakhs in bypass/stent expenses and, most importantly, your life. Prevention is cheaper than cure—and far less painful. 🩺 Schedule Your Preventive Heart Check-Up Today.