
03/13/2024
Heart Health Tests to Consider.
In addition to getting your blood pressure and cholesterol levels checked, health experts recommend lipoprotein(a) level testing in individuals with a family history of cardiovascular disease; a coronary CT calcium scan for middle-aged adults with multiple
cardiovascular disease risk factors; and ultrasound to look for an aortic aneurysm in those with a family history or who have multiple risk factors for the condition.
- Ohio State University, January 2024