Multivariable competing risks regression and C-statistics were used to assess the association between CAC and SCD, adjusting for demographics and traditional risk factors. Results:The mean age was 54.4 years, 33% were women, 11% were of non-White ethnicity, and 55% had CAC >0. A total of ...
Things to consider before testing: I recommend testing your TSH early in the morning, and delaying your thyroid hormones until after taking the test, to ensure accurate results, especially if you are taking T3-containing medications. Taking your medications before the test can suppress your TSH an...
These patients were recruited on the basis of having a Reynolds Risk score > 30%, SCORE risk > 7.5% over 10 years, diabetes with age > 65 years in women or > 60 years in men or a coronary calcium score > 400 Hounsfield units. The primary prevention cohort were more likely to be ...
your doctor will prescribe higher doses. If the maximum amount still doesn’t work -- or if you can’t handle the side effects -- your doctor may consider a PCSK9 inhibitor. They also may order tests, like a coronary calcium score, to check your heart disease risk. If you are diagnos...
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Type “superfoods” into your search engine, and this leafy green vegetable is likely to be one of the first results that pops up. Kaleis one of the best veggies forweight lossand can supplement your diet with lots of vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, calcium and manganese for very few...
1.Conduct a physical self-exam.I created an infographic that details how to perform a simple self-check at home: 2.Check your thyroid hormone levels to ensure they’re in the optimal ranges.Note: Be sure to request afull thyroid panel(TSH, free T4, T3, reverse T3). You can read my...
This results in either the loss of that protein’s function in the body or the breakdown of other proteins to free up the needed amino acid, which can then compromise a different function. The nine essential amino acids – and examples of why they are important – are: Histidine (...
1) Quantify plaque with Coronary Calcium Score with CAT scan (or with Electron Beam CT). Obtain your CAT Scan serially, every 12 months to assess response to treatment and lifestyle modification (track your plaque). 2) Use Sophisticated Lipoprotein Panel (Quest-Cardio-IQ, LabCorp-NMR) (7)...