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Heart-Health Screenings. An important aspect of lowering risk of cardiovascular disease, also called coronary artery disease (CAD), is managing health behaviors and risk factors, such as diet quality, physical activity, smoking, body mass index (BMI), blood pressure, total cholesterol, blood glucose and sleep quality.
Heart-Health Screenings. An important aspect of lowering risk of cardiovascular disease, also called coronary artery disease (CAD), is managing health behaviors and risk factors, such as diet quality, physical activity, smoking, body mass index (BMI), blood pressure, total cholesterol, blood glucose and sleep quality.
What is a CAC Test? A CAC test, also called a heart scan, is a CT scan of your heart done with a multidetector CT (MDCT) that takes detailed images of the arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle. The images show calcium deposits you may have in your coronary arteries.
The American Heart Association explains that echocardiogram (echo) is a test that uses high frequency sound waves (ultrasound) to make pictures of your heart. Learn more.
Diagnostic tests and procedures help your medical team determine if a heart attack occurred, how much your heart was damaged and what degree of coronary artery disease (CAD) you might have.
A cardiac CT angiography (CCTA) scan is a noninvasive test that uses X-rays to take images of your heart and blood vessels. A computer combines the images to create a three-dimensional (3D) image of your heart.
What is a cardiac MRI? A cardiac MRI is a noninvasive test that uses a magnetic field and radiofrequency waves to create detailed pictures of your heart and arteries.
The American Heart Association explains the common tests for heart failure and the procedures for diagnosing heart failure.
Lp(a) is a genetic independent risk factor for heart disease. Knowing your Lp(a) levels can help you reduce your risk of heart disease for you or someone you love.
Your test results will show your cholesterol levels in milligrams per deciliter of blood, or mg/dL. Total cholesterol and HDL (good) cholesterol are among numerous factors your health care professional can use to predict your lifetime or 10-year risk for a heart attack or stroke.