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Who Needs to Have the The CVProfilor® test is important because the earlier cardiovascular disease risk is identified, the earlier you and your physician can identify ways to prevent further progression of cardiovascular disease or even improve vascular health. If you are between the ages of 15 and 55, have a family history of cardiovascular disease or diabetes, and/or you have risk factors for cardiovascular disease (smoking, diabetes, obesity, high cholesterol, lack of regular exercise), it is important that you establish a baseline evaluation of your artery elasticity as soon as possible.
Research has shown that cardiovascular disease occurs at
all ages in both men and women. Therefore, premature stiffening of your
arteries may be an important indication to your physician that you have
underlying vascular disease. If so, further diagnostic evaluation and
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What to Expect during the CVProfilor® Test The CVProfilor® is a non-invasive test that measures the elasticity of both your large and small arteries. This simple test is performed in your doctor's office. No needles, just a blood pressure cuff on your left upper-arm and a non-invasive acoustic sensor on your right wrist.
What the CVProfile™ Report Tells Your Doctor About Your Health The CVProfile™ Report provides valuable information about your vascular heath to your doctor. The lower your elasticity indices, the more risk you have for potential underlying cardiovascular disease. Your doctor will review your results with you and, if appropriate, develop a risk reduction/treatment plan that can improve the elasticity of your arteries and your general health. This might include a low-fat diet, increased exercise, quitting smoking, decreasing alcohol consumption, losing weight or possibly medication. A disease prevention plan may stop and possibly reverse the progressive stiffening of arteries that often precedes heart attacks and strokes.
Cardiovascular Disease: Cardiovascular disease is the single largest cause of death and disability in the U.S. If one or both of your parents has or had cardiovascular disease, you are at considerable risk of "inheriting" the disease. It is also important to understand that cardiovascular disease is not only a "man's disease." More women die from the disease each year than men, with 1 in 2.8 female deaths caused by cardiovascular disease.
What is Cardiovascular Disease? Cardiovascular disease refers to abnormalities of the arteries and/or heart that can result in heart attacks, strokes, heart failure, kidney failure and/or sudden death. These arterial abnormalities can occur years or decades before you start experiencing symptoms. High blood pressure (hypertension) appears to worsen these artery and heart abnormalities. Therefore, it is very important that you do not wait to experience symptoms of cardiovascular disease before seeking the advice of your physician - 33% of people who have a heart attack do not experience typical chest pain.
How Do I Know if I am at Risk for Developing Cardiovascular Disease? If you have parents or relatives who have or had high blood pressure, diabetes, strokes, kidney failure, heart attacks, coronary artery disease, hardening of the arteries or peripheral artery disease, you are at risk. If you smoke, are overweight, have high cholesterol, and/or don't regularly exercise, you are at risk. If you have high blood pressure or diabetes, you are at an even greater risk for cardiovascular disease.
Is This Test Covered by my Health Insurance? The CVProfile™ may be a reimbursable procedure. Your physician can contact your insurance plan to obtain specific coverage information regarding this test.
Find Out More About Your Vascular Health Talk to your doctor today to find out how you and your family can be tested with the CVProfilor®. The earlier cardiovascular risk is detected, the sooner you can improve your vascular and general health.
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