Your heart health is so precious. So, if your internal medicine doctor expresses concern about your health risks or cardiac symptoms you are experiencing–like shortness of breath, irregular heart rate, or pain–you may need a nuclear stress test. This in-office diagnostic test provides valuable information about your heart health so treatment planning can begin. Here, we will take a look at the details of the test and its benefits. What is a Nuclear Stress Test? Nuclear stress testing has ... [Read More]
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Who Should Be Screened For Heart Disease
Heart disease, also called cardiovascular disease, is an umbrella term that describes a range of heart and blood vessel-related disorders. Hearts disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. Early detection of heart disease can prevent complications such as stroke, heart failure, and kidney disorders. While everyone should be screened for cardiovascular conditions, the adult population above age 40 is at higher risk of suffering from heart disease and needs regular screening. Read on ... [Read More]
What is a Nuclear Stress Test?
No need to “stress” about getting a nuclear stress test. Your heart health is extremely important. If your heart isn’t functioning properly, not only does your quality of life suffer, your life itself becomes at risk. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in the United States, about 610,000 people die of heart disease (also known as cardiovascular disease) every year. This means one in every four deaths are due to heart disease. Early action is crucial for preventing death ... [Read More]
