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How can peripheral artery disease (PAD) be prevented?
PAD, like most vascular diseases, is greatly related to lifestyle choices. Keeping your weight at... Full Answer12/31/1969
How is peripheral artery disease (PAD) diagnosed?
Most people do not know they have Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD), particularly in the early... Full Answer12/31/1969
Can I have ankle-brachial index screening if I have heart disease?
Yes. This is a very good reason to have the screening done. People who have heart disease are... Full Answer12/31/1969
How accurate is a heel ultrasound as a screening tool for osteoporosis?
The National Osteoporosis Risk Assessment (NORA) Study, published December 12, 2001, in the... Full Answer12/31/1969
What are my chances of dying if my aneurysm ruptures?
Once an aneurysm reaches 5 to 6 cm in diameter, the risk of rupture is very high. If rupture... Full Answer12/31/1969
Why is an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) dangerous?
An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) poses a threat because it usually doesn’t show... Full Answer12/31/1969
Can I have ankle-brachial index screening if I have blood clots in my legs?
No. If a participant has a history of blood clots and is unsure if the blood clots have been... Full Answer12/31/1969
Can I have ankle-brachial index screening if I have had a mastectomy?
Yes. We take the pressure in the other arm and use that to formulate a ratio. We do this... Full Answer12/31/1969
How do I know if I have diabetes?
You may not know you have diabetes for many years. But taking a test such as the fasting plasma... Full Answer12/31/1969
How can my doctor determine my risk for osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is a complex disorder, and no single risk factor should be used for diagnosis.... Full Answer12/31/1969
What do the results of a heel density test for osteoporosis mean?
If your results fall in the categories of mild/moderate risk or high risk for bone... Full Answer12/31/1969
Why is my heel measured during osteoporosis screening?
An ultrasound is used to measure the bone density of your heel. We measure the heel because its... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is a disease risk assessment?
Disease risk assessment is a scientific tool that uses quantitative data on health risk factors... Full Answer12/31/1969
Who should be screened for elevated liver enzymes?
If you are on cholesterol-lowering medication, including statins, fibrates, bile-acid resins,... Full Answer12/31/1969
Is a test for elevated liver enzymes included in routine blood testing?
Liver enzymes are typically not included in routine blood testing. Ask your physician if he or... Full Answer12/31/1969
