Quali esami per prevenire infarto?

Quali esami per prevenire infarto?

Esistono diversi tipi di test ed esami che riguardano la prevenzione cardiovascolare, come il già citato ECG, l'ecocardiogramma, l'ecocolordoppler, la risonanza magnetica, la TAC coronarica ed altro ancora, a seconda di ciò che bisogna indagare.

Che si fa per evitare infarto?

Assumere le misure seguenti può aiutare non solo a prevenire, ma anche a riprendersi da un attacco di cuore:

1. Non fumare. ...
2. Controllare il colesterolo. ...
3. Sottoporsi a regolari controlli medici. ...
4. Controllare la pressione sanguigna. ...
5. Fare regolare attività fisica. ...
6. Mantenere un peso adeguato. ...
7. Seguire una dieta sana per il cuore.

What is non-ST elevation myocardial infarction?

• This can be called non-ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI). A blood test can show if you have heart tissue damage. This test can confirm that you are having a heart attack. You will likely have this test 3 times over the first 6 to 12 hours. Coronary angiography may be done right away or when you are more stable.

What is a PT/INR test for warfarin?

• Warfarin is a blood-thinning medicine that's used to treat and prevent dangerous blood clots. (Coumadin is a common brand name for warfarin.) A PT/INR test is often done along with a partial thromboplastin time (PTT) test. A PTT test also checks for clotting problems.

What is an INR test?

• An INR (international normalized ratio) is a type of calculation based on PT test results. Prothrombin is a protein made by the liver. It is one of several substances known as clotting (coagulation) factors. When you get a cut or other injury that causes bleeding, your clotting factors work together to form a blood clot.

How do I test my blood while taking warfarin?

• If you are taking warfarin, your provider may recommend you test your blood regularly using an at-home PT/INR test kit. During this test, you or your provider will: Use a small needle to puncture your fingertip Collect a drop of blood and place it onto a test strip or other special instrument