A number of different tests are used to diagnose heart-related problems, including:
electrocardiogram (ECG)
exercise stress tests.
X-rays.
echocardiogram.
blood tests.
coronary angiography.
radionuclide tests.
MRI scans.
Dietary strategies to lower levels of bad LDL cholesterol can negatively affect HDL cholesterol, which is quite common, unfortunately. However, it’s important to know how to increase good cholesterol to maintain a healthy heart. Therefore, there are a number of clinical strategies for treating atherosclerosis and boosting HDL cholesterol levels. Let’s take a look at …
Cardiovascular diseases such as ischemic heart disease, thrombosis, arterial hypertension with its complications – myocardial infarction and stroke – constitute a dynamic multistep process that is closely related to inflammation. It is well-known that CVD diseases rank first among all other diseases of mankind. Traditionally for making an accurate diagnosis, the patient must undergo a …
Although countries are focusing on fighting cardiovascular disease (CVD), the burden of coronary artery disease continues to rise globally. Atherosclerosis, the precursor of CV events, keeps progressing insidiously without symptoms. Let’s take a look at the reasons why this is happening, as well as at the solutions for the problem. Among other things, we will …
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, coronary artery disease (CAD) accounting for half of all such deaths. And at least 25% of patients experiencing nonfatal acute myocardial infarction or sudden death had no previous symptoms. Do you know that a 1999 study confirmed that coronary artery disease is ubiquitous between the ages …
More than 102 million American Adults (20 years or older) have total cholesterol levels at or above 200 mg/dL, which is above healthy levels. More than 35 million of these people have levels of 240 mg/dL or higher, which puts them at high risk for heart disease.
C-reactive protein is a protein made in the liver that indicates the amount of inflammation in the body. A high CRP level increases one’s vulnerability to cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s, and cancer.
Homocysteine is produced in our body (it is not contained in food) through the metabolism of an essential amino acid called methionine. Normally, formed homocysteine quickly turns into other, harmless substances – vitamins B6, B12, and folic acid are needed for these transformations. But in elevated concentrations, homocysteine provides a whole range of adverse effects, …
Мы пока работаем над сравнением цен на анализы различных лабораторий. Спасибо за интерес и оставайтесь с нами на связи!
We're working to make this feature workable. Thanks for your interest! Subscribe to be the first user and get a 10% discount
