Simple Ultrasound Test Improves Diagnosis Of Heart Disease

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Simple Ultrasound Test Improves Diagnosis Of Heart Disease

New research shows that doing a simple ultrasound scan of the carotid artery significantly improves the prediction of heart disease, giving doctors a better clue of who is at high risk for a heart

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Tags: Circulation, Heart, Heart Disease, Coronary Artery Disease, Disease and Condition, Imaging Tests, Ultrasound, Doctor

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Carotid Artery Ultrasound Is an Effective Alternative to More Invasive Coronary Angiography

newswise.com — “New research from NYU Langone Medical Center shows that a simple, inexpensive and noninvasive carotid artery ultrasound of the neck can be used as a preliminary diagnostic tool for coronary artery disease (CAD). This may be an alternative to the standard, expensive and more invasive coronary angiography. The ultrasound test can also be used to rule out the diagnosis of CAD in patients presenting with reduced heart pump function.” View full resource at newswise.com

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Simple ultrasound test improves diagnosis of heart disease

physorg.com — “New research shows that doing a simple ultrasound scan of the carotid artery significantly improves the prediction of heart disease, giving doctors a better clue of who is at high risk for a heart attack.” View full resource at physorg.com