Archive for February, 2012

Triglycerides

Friday, February 24th, 2012

Triglycerides are a form of fat present in food, human body fat, and blood. Blood triglyceride levels are affected by dietary fat and are manufactured in the body from other energy sources, such as carbohydrates. Certain thyroid disorders, kidney problems, obesity, excessive alcohol, and certain medicines can also cause elevated triglycerides.
The National Cholesterol Education Program […]

Spirometry Facts

Friday, February 17th, 2012

Spirometry is a lung function test that measures how much and how quickly you can move air out of your lungs. It is used to diagnose asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and certain other conditions that affect breathing.   If you have a chronic lung condition, spirometry may also be used to check how well […]

American Heart Month - Exercise Stress Tests

Friday, February 10th, 2012

An exercise stress test is a screening tool used to evaluate coronary artery disease.  Exercise stress tests are performed to determine the amount of stress that your heart can manage before developing either an abnormal rhythm or evidence of ischemia (not enough blood flow to the heart muscle).  This is done by walking on a […]

Did you know February is American Heart Month?

Friday, February 3rd, 2012

Heart disease, including stroke, is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States.
You are at higher risk of heart disease if you are:
• A woman age 55 or older
• A man age 45 or older
• Or a person with a family history of early heart disease
Heart disease can be prevented. […]