Screening Tests Save Lives
Some illnesses have "silent" symptoms that are revealed by medical screening tests. A blood pressure check and cholesterol test, for example, can alert you and your physician or cardiologist to a potential heart problem.
If you are at high risk for heart disease, you might consider a coronary calcium scan, a noninvasive X-ray procedure that indicates whether fatty deposits have formed in the coronary arteries. Additionally, an ultrasound of the carotid arteries in your neck can reveal narrowing or blockage caused by the accumulation of plaque along the artery walls. Known as a carotid intima-media thickness (IMT) scan, this test is a reliable, noninvasive method to evaluate cardiovascular risk without the risk of radiation. Increased carotid IMT is directly associated with an increased risk for heart attack and stroke.
Recommended Screenings and Immunizations for Women at Average Risk for Most Diseases
Please Note: These charts are guidelines only. Your health care provider will personalize the timing of each test and immunization to best meet your health care needs.
