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Are There Diagnostic Tests To Diagnose Cancer And Heart Disease?

Posted on Mon, 13 Feb 2017

Question: Is there any medical test which can identify the forthcoming heart related issues or Cancer ..so that the patient can take cognizance of it and take necessary action to prevent it. I do not have ailments and medical conditions. But I am very careful and would like to take preventive steps to avoid such medical condition

Answered by Dr. Rishu Saxena (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for choosing health care magic for your query!

As per your question yes lets first talk about heart.There are a number of test which can rule out the ongoing or future coronary artery disease related possibilities.

Tread mill test-An exercise stress test is primarily used to help us to determine if your heart receives enough oxygen and proper blood flow when it needs it most, such as when you are exercising.

2d echo-This test is used to look at how blood flows through the heart chambers, heart valves, and blood vessels.
Combined together their sensitivity is more then 85% to rule out CAD event.Should be repeated every year.

A thallium stress test is a nuclear imaging test that shows how well blood flows into the heart while you're exercising or at rest. This test is also called a nuclear stress test.Sensitivity of the test is almost 98% to rule out CAD.

Lipid profile should be done every six months.
Serum C-reactive proteins and Lipoprotein-a are indicator of future risk of cardiac events.

For cancer,

Genetic testing can be done,It looks for specific inherited changes (mutations) in a person’s chromosomes, genes, or proteins.
Apart from that complete body MRI scan can be done to rule out any abnormal tissue activity.
Thanks

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi again,
2D echo
Tread mill test
Fasting lipid profile
Blood pressure
Fasting and P.P blood sugar
Complete body scan
All in one go,Report there empty stomach with over night fasting.

Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Rishu Saxena (28 minutes later)

Thank You very much for your advise.. Is it possible for you to write the test that I need to do basis the inputs you provided.. So I can simply show it to the Path LAB and complete it. Also all need to be done at one go or in stages..You let me know

Thanks once again..it is really helpful

Thank You Sir..Once I get the reports can I share the soft copies with you so you can go through it and suggest..

Answered by Dr. Rishu Saxena (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Yes you can send me a direct query once your tests are done!
Good luck!
Thanks.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy