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Question: I have moderate high blood pressure (45 years old)
I had a stress and nuclear test done about 18 months ago (everything was normal)
how often should u get these test done as part staying on top of your health
I had a stress and nuclear test done about 18 months ago (everything was normal)
how often should u get these test done as part staying on top of your health
Brief Answer:
Depends on symptoms and risk profile
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,
It depends mainly on
1. symptoms - you will need to repeat the teat if you have symptoms suggesting ischemic heart disease; chest pain (angina) on physical exertion
2. risk profile - in your age your cardiovascular risk usually is not high unless you have strong family history of cardiovascular disease, diabetes melitus, high lipid levels. Your risk may be higher if you smoke, overweight and don't exercise.
If you were my patient I will repeat the test in case you have symptoms or high probability of having ischemic heart disease based on your risks. Otherwise I would advise you to follow healthy lifestyle. And will evaluate in a year.
Hope I could help you
Wishing you good health
Please, let me know if you have further questions
Regards,
Depends on symptoms and risk profile
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,
It depends mainly on
1. symptoms - you will need to repeat the teat if you have symptoms suggesting ischemic heart disease; chest pain (angina) on physical exertion
2. risk profile - in your age your cardiovascular risk usually is not high unless you have strong family history of cardiovascular disease, diabetes melitus, high lipid levels. Your risk may be higher if you smoke, overweight and don't exercise.
If you were my patient I will repeat the test in case you have symptoms or high probability of having ischemic heart disease based on your risks. Otherwise I would advise you to follow healthy lifestyle. And will evaluate in a year.
Hope I could help you
Wishing you good health
Please, let me know if you have further questions
Regards,
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