This 2-Second Thumb Test Could Indicate If You're At Risk For A Heart Problem — Here's How To Do It At Home

Also known as the thumb-palm test, the thumb test doesn’t necessarily indicate that someone currently has an aneurysm. Rather ...

This Thumb Test May Indicate If You're At Risk For A Heart Problem

Also known as the thumb-palm test, the thumb test doesn’t necessarily indicate that someone currently has an aneurysm. Rather ...
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Does Noninvasive Cardiac Testing for Chest Pain Reduce Cardiac Risks?

Increased noninvasive cardiac testing (NICT) does not lower the risk for major adverse cardiac events (MACE) within 2 years of emergency visit in patients presenting with chest pain but no acute ...

Cardiovascular surgeon shares 'how to tell if you have heart blockage with a single test at home': No X-ray, blood test

Can you determine if you have a heart blockage without any medical tests or X-rays? Here's what Dr Jeremy London, a cardiovascular surgeon, said.

Heart attack in your future? Coronary artery calcium testing via a CT scan shows your risk

It can reveal plaque in arteries, offering a more precise estimate of a person’s risk of heart disease. Yet the test remains ...
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Cardiac Stress Tests Can Cost Seniors More Than They Gain

For geriatric patients, the best tests and treatment for heart disease is often the one that allows them to maintain their independence and quality of life.
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After sudden cardiac death, genetic testing may provide answers, identify risks for family

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A novel genetic test may provide clues to what caused a person’s sudden cardiac death. Testing can then be ...
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Cardiac Stress Test Can Determine Mortality Risk

New research published in the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings has shown that patients who can complete a workout on a treadmill during a cardiac stress test have much lower mortality risk than those ...

Genetic testing isn't common in adults. Research shows it should be

The first time the seemingly healthy woman gave birth, she went into heart failure. She recovered and went on to deliver her ...