by PrevMedHealth | Jan 4, 2021 | Plaque
Arnold fainted while fishing with his 14-year-old son. He consulted 3 doctors before I met him. He was 63 years old at that time. The ER doc worked him up completely for potential stroke or heart attack and prescribed a statin. Arnold didn’t like the idea of taking... 
by PrevMedHealth | Dec 28, 2020 | Plaque
There is a growing acknowledgment of newer and more effective methods for detecting cardiovascular plaque. One of these techniques is the coronary calcium score. What is the Coronary Calcium Score? Coronary calcium score measures calcium in arteries using CT... 
by PrevMedHealth | Dec 21, 2020 | Plaque
Judi was 68. Her doctor wanted to put her on statins because of her age and an LDL cholesterol value of 168. Her doctor also calculated her Framingham Risk Score, and she got 6.4%. That means she had a 6.4% probability of getting a heart attack, stroke, or any... 
by PrevMedHealth | Dec 14, 2020 | Sleep & Stress
Are you stressed about making ends meet or meeting financial obligations in retirement? If so, you need to know that you are not alone—and you don’t have to feel ashamed. Many seniors struggle with finances in retirement. This means many people just like you are... 
by PrevMedHealth | Dec 7, 2020 | Plaque
A positive stress test result means you may have a heart condition. Something that you may not like. If you then have a positive stress test, you’ll likely be led to the catheter lab for a coronary angiogram. The procedure usually detects atherosclerotic plaque, does... 