Neftaly Preventive Screening for Heart Disease – Overview

Purpose:
To identify early risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD) in asymptomatic individuals, helping prevent heart attacks, strokes, and related conditions.

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✅ Common Screening Tests Included

1. Blood Pressure Measurement
   • Detects hypertension (a major heart disease risk factor).
2. Cholesterol Panel (Lipid Profile)
   • Measures total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, and triglycerides.
3. Blood Glucose or HbA1c
   • Screens for diabetes or prediabetes, which increases heart disease risk.
4. Body Mass Index (BMI) and Waist Circumference
   • Assesses overweight/obesity risk.
5. Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG)
   • Detects abnormal heart rhythms or previous silent heart attacks.
6. C-reactive protein (CRP)
   • A marker of inflammation; elevated levels can signal higher cardiovascular risk.
7. Family History and Lifestyle Assessment
   • Evaluates non-modifiable and behavioral risk factors (diet, smoking, exercise, stress).

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???? Who Should Get Screened?

• Adults over age 40
• Younger adults with:
  • Family history of heart disease
  • High blood pressure or chole