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Have you ever heard of someone whose insurance premiums went up after undergoing additional tests recommended by their doctor following a routine checkup? In the United States, prior to 2014, when the Affordable Care Act (ACA) took full effect, individuals with private health insurance could face higher premiums or be denied coverage if a medical … Continue reading Be Wary of “Just to Be Safe” Tests
Since the leading cause of death in the U.S. is heart disease, drugs to lower cholesterol levels and high blood pressure are often prescribed, and many patients seem to take them for granted after a certain age. In a general physical examination, only cholesterol and blood pressure numbers tend to determine whether medication is necessary, … Continue reading Other blood test for heart disease prevention
At your annual physical checkup, your doctor orders blood tests. One of the most common tests is the lipid panel. Lipids are fats, and a lipid panel measures levels of different types of fat in the blood. More specifically, it measures lipoproteins, which are proteins that transport lipids in the blood. A typical lipid panel … Continue reading The numbers you need to know
