Heart disease is a leading cause of death worldwide and is responsible for around 64,000 deaths in the UK each year. The condition is caused by narrowing of the blood vessels supplying the heart due to the build-up of fatty substances, which then leads to heart attacks. At the moment, ...
"It's important for people to be aware of the risk factors for heart and vascular disease so they can have an open discussion with their health care provider about what can be done to lower their risk," said Wesley Milks, MD, cardiologist and clinical assistant professor of internal medicin...
Opportunities for the Cost Reduction of Medical Care The explosion of medical knowledge has deluged the medical community with a plethora of new medicines, new tests, and new procedures. This creates a seriou... Monte,MalachW.,J.,... - 《Journal of Community Health》 被引量: 86发表: 200...
Here are the heart tests that can give more accurate results in your heart health evaluation, and if your physician does not request them for you, demand the ones that are recommended for your age group or risk category. Cardiac Calcium Scoring HOW IT WORKS:ACT scannerchecks for atherosclerotic...
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The Importance of the Apolipoprotein B Blood Test for Heart Health Understanding your heart health goes beyond just checking cholesterol levels. One of the more insightful tests you might consider is the Apolipoprotein B (ApoB) blood test.[…] ...
You’ll get the most benefit from a calcium scoring test if you’re atmediumrisk for heart disease, based on other health considerations like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, family history and smoking. If you’re at low or high risk of heart disease, the results from a ca...
- 《Journal of Heart & Lung Transplantation the Official Publication of the International Society for Heart Transplantation》 被引量: 198发表: 1996年 Diagnostic tests, treatment and follow‐up in heart failure patients — is there a gender bias in the coherence to guidelines? Aims:To relate ...
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Screening tests for heart disease istockphoto Skip it.Feeling fine, but your doctor is recommending an electrocardiogram (ECG) or exercise stress test? If you don't have any heart risks, it's probably best to take a pass. The American College of Preventive Medicine does not recommend routine...