When should someone start considering screening for heart disease?
Men aged 40 and above, and women aged 50 and above. Should start screening for heart disease. They should get screened even earlier. If there are co-existing risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, a smoking habit, or family history of heart disease.
What are some common symptoms of a heart condition that people should look out for?
The most frequent complaint patients share is chest discomfort. Patients with heart disease typically complain about chest pain, and experience sensations such as a heavy weight ‘sitting on’ the chest. Other common complaints include breathlessness on exertion, heart palpitations, dizziness and even blacking out.
What are some of your commonly recommended heart screening options?
A thorough consultation with a doctor is really useful. Other investigations would often include blood tests to measure cholesterol and blood sugar levels. As part of the blood tests, liver and kidney functions and full blood count is also check.
Specific investigations for the heart would include a resting ECG (electrocardiogram) and if required, an ultrasound scan of the heart (echocardiogram). Exercise treadmill tests may also recommend. People with multiple risk factors. Along with symptoms suggestive of a heart problem are frequently refer for a CT scan (computerised tomography) of the heart arteries.
What are some abnormalities you look out for during a screening?
It is important for me to know the medical โปรโมชั่นพิเศษจาก UFABET สมัครตอนนี้ รับโบนัสทันทีhistory of my patients, and to look out for symptoms of heart disease so I can conduct the relevant investigations. Abnormal ECG and echocardiogram readings will certainly trigger more discussions and influence plans for either further investigations or follow ups.