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Changes in the eye can help predict other health concerns in the body, such as diabetes and high blood pressure. A new study has identified a set of 29 vascular health indicators on the retina ...
The goal of predictive medicine is to predict the probability of future disease so that health care professionals and the patient themselves can be proactive in instituting lifestyle modifications and increased physician surveillance, such as bi-annual full body skin exams by a dermatologist or internist if their patient is found to have an increased risk of melanoma, an EKG and cardiology ...
It can occur at any age, but hormonal changes following menopause increase the likelihood of coronary artery disease — the build-up of plaques in the arteries that can lead to heart attack.
The plaque that stays lodged in the coronary arteries may restrict blood flow to the cardiac muscle. [9] This causes ischemia; the progressive death of cardiac muscle due to lack of oxygen. [11] If the heart muscles have prolonged ischemia this may lead to the detachment of endocardial endothelial cells which can also create CEC. [12]
The main aim of screening is to identify risk factors early and adopt preventive measures to reduce morbidity and mortality. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Early identification of risk factors can lead to timely interventions, such as lifestyle changes, medications, or surgical treatment.
A new approach to a routine blood test could predict a person’s 30-year risk of heart disease, research published Saturday in the New England Journal of Medicine found.. Doctors have long ...
Arteriosclerosis, literally meaning "hardening of the arteries", is an umbrella term for a vascular disorder characterized by abnormal thickening, hardening, and loss of elasticity [3] of the walls of arteries; [4] this process gradually restricts the blood flow to one's organs and tissues and can lead to severe health risks brought on by atherosclerosis, which is a specific form of ...
The result is the formation of a thrombus (blood clot) overlying the atheroma, which obstructs blood flow acutely. With the obstruction of blood flow, downstream tissues are starved of oxygen and nutrients. If this is the myocardium (heart muscle) angina (cardiac chest pain) or myocardial infarction (heart attack) develops. [citation needed]