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Health Encyclopedia: Coronary Artery Disease Diagnosis

Diagnosis


Many tests can diagnose possible heart disease. The choice of which (and how many) tests to perform depends on the patient's risk factors, history of heart problems, and current symptoms. Usually the tests begin with the simplest and may progress to more complicated ones.

Routine Tests to Determine Risk for Heart Disease

Doctors routinely check for high blood pressure and unhealthy cholesterol levels in all older adults. Specific tests are also important in people who may have risk factor...

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Expert & Community Posts

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Electronic Medical Records - Pro or Con?
By Elizabeth Roberts , Health Expert

For this weeks blog I’m going to go back to my old life and put on my political hat to talk about... Read more »

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Recognizing Depression in Children
By Deborah Gray , Health Expert

As I said in an earlier blog entry, most of my childhood was blighted by clinical depression. After... Read more »

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Anxiety, Stress and Shingles
By Amy Hendel , Health Expert

One news story that has not been outed yet in these trying financial times is the fact that... Read more »

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10 Tips For Overturning Denied Health Insurance Claims
By Deborah Gray , Health Expert

As I said in an earlier blog, knowing how to handle your health insurer is one way to be a smart... Read more »

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Your Rights To Your Medical Records
By Teri Robert , Health Expert

Whether related to our Migraines and headaches or another issue, there are times we want copies of... Read more »

Health Guide

Stages of Alzheimer
Stages The life span ofpatients with Alzheimer'sis generally reduced, although a patient may live anywhere from 3 to 20 years after diagnosis. The final phase of the disease may ... Read more »
Glaucoma: Medications
Nearly all glaucoma medications are prescribed for reducing eye pressure. Lowering IOP is even proving to be beneficial for about two-thirds of patients with normal-pressure... Read more »
Asthma Management and Control
...chemicals and substances include:Isocyanates used in the manufacture of polyurethane, paints, steel, and electronicsTrimellitic anhydrides (TMA) used in many plastics and epoxiesWestern red cedar,... Read more »
Parkinson's Disease: References
ReferencesFink HA, Kuskowski MA, Orwoll ES, Cauley JA, Ensrud KE. Association between Parkinson's disease and low bone density and falls in older men: the osteoporotic fractures in men study. J Am... Read more »
Depression and Light Therapy, Electric Shock Treatment
Other TreatmentsElectroconvulsive TherapyElectroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is commonly called shock treatment. It has received bad press, in part for its potential memory-depleting effect. Since its... Read more »

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(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? Do you forget to schedule those doctor appointments on a regular basis?  A reminder program may lead to more women to... Read summary »