Medical Tests

There are two types of heart CT (computed tomography) scans: One type, a CT coronary calcium scan, does not use dye and checks for calcium buildup in the arteries. A second type, called a CT angiogram, requires dye and can give an estimate of the…

Exercise stress tests are widely used to check for strain on the heart caused by blocked arteries.

The earliest developed type of stress test involves running on a treadmill while connected to an ECG, (heart tracing). Exercise places a high demand on the heart because …

What If You Have a Family History of Heart Disease Yet Were Told You Have a Normal Cholesterol Level?

For individuals with reason for special concern, especially those with a strong family history of heart disease who appear to have unremarkable levels on standard cholesterol …

Good lab results can be dangerous.

Now, don’t get me wrong: “normal” is the preferred result for your blood work, x-ray, or stress test. The problem with “normal” is not the finding itself, but more the false sense of security that it can impart.

On the subject …