1.Expanded Cholesterol Testing The
breakdown of both good and bad cholesterol into sub classes that give a better
indicator of heart disease risk. Half of the people with heart attacks have normal
cholesterol. Expanded tests not only provide direct measurement of LDL but also
the size and type of HDL and LDL Expanded tests could detect 95% of the heart
attacks early.
2.EBT Heart Scan Electron Beam Tomography looks
for calcium buildup that can signal heart disease. The test remains controversial
as some false positive test can be reported. This test should be performed after
consultation with your physician. Scans are best suited for men above 45 and women
above 50 with no risk factors and 10 years early with risk factors.
3.Aneurysm
Scan Aneurysm caught early can be fixed with surgery. Best candidates
for screening is men and women above 60. Everyone over 50 who has a family history
of aneurysm should be screened. Aneurysm is surprisingly common 7% of men over
50 have it and picked up early the survival is 96-99% and if ruptures the chance
of dying is 80-90 %.
By Dr. Narinder Saini M.D.