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Heart problem
Hi everyone, my dad age is 58 . What are the basic things should be checkup in case of heart related symptoms.
i mean does ct scan angiogram will be helpful in determining and blockage and plz also recommend me the test, which will be helpful to determine the blockage.
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If he is not symptomatic, we need to assess his risk of having heart disease. For that you need
1. BP checkup
2. Lipid Profile
3. His smoking status if applicable
4. Blood Sugar levels
With these parameters we can assess his risk of having heart disease and accordingly target the modifiable risk factors.
If he is symptomatic, go for ECG, 2D Echo and Stress Test.
Based on this if he has low to intermediate risk, then CT coronary angiography will be our next step. If high risk then go for conventional angiography.
For risk assessment and type of tests he needs, consult online.
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