| Blood Pressure |
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Homocysteine |
Untreated high blood pressure increases the risk of coronary artery
disease and other heart problems and is the most serious risk factor for
stroke.
Free blood pressure screenings are held at St. Joseph
Hospital. Click
here for more information, or contact LifeQuest at
(360) 738-6720.
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High levels of the amino acid homocysteine in the blood can damage the
lining of the arteries and promote plaque buildup in blood vessels,
possibly leading to serious cardiovascular problems.
If you have a strong
personal or family history of heart disease and do not have other
controllable risk factors such as smoking, discuss with your doctor
whether homocysteine testing is right for you.
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| Cholesterol Levels |
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C-Reactive Protein |
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About one-quarter of American women have blood cholesterol levels that
pose a serious risk (total cholesterol greater than 200) for coronary
heart disease.
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A simple test measures the amount of protein that may be elevated when
a severe infection or inflammatory condition is present.
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information on C-Reactive Protein testing from
Healthwise |
| Diabetes |
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Estrogen Replacement Therapy |
Diabetes increases the risk of coronary heart disease in women three-
to seven-fold.
Women with diabetes are more likely to have higher blood
pressure, higher triglyceride levels, lower levels of good cholesterol and
a weaker heart muscle.
Diabetes may double the risk of death from coronary
heart disease.
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Some women use estrogen hormones after menopause, when the body
gradually stops producing estrogen and the risk of developing heart
disease steadily climbs.
Talk to your doctor if you are currently taking a
combination of estrogen and progesterone or to find out if ERT is right
for you.
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