Monday, October 7, 2013

Cardiovascular Disease and the Laboratory

When many people hear the words "heart test," the first thoughts that come to mind may not have anything to do with the laboratory. They may think of tests such a CT heart scans, coronary calcium tests and carotid artery ultrasounds, for example. But the clinical laboratory does play a part in diagnosing, managing and now even preventing cardiovascular disease (CVD).
"Many people think of cardiovascular testing as being performed by a cardiologist," added Doug Harrington, MD, CEO of Aviir, Irvine, Calif. "People associate things like routine blood work with their doctor's office visits . but what people don't realize is that the clinical lab can provide doctors with all kinds of diagnostic information that can help identify a disease or to find early hints that you might be getting sick."

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