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Wellpoint Health Services Study Reveals Surprising Results for Cardiac Risks
Date Posted On: 2008-02-05 The review identified that 50 percent of women and 31 percent of men that previously had NO identifiable Farmingham risk factors other than their age to be high risk for future cardiovascular disease based on the results of their Carotid IMT.
The Carotid IMT is a new diagnostic screening test used uniquely at Wellpoint Health Services that allows the risk of cardiovascular disease to be more accurately predicted. It is a non-invasive ultrasound of the Carotid artery in the neck that measures the thickness of the artery wall. The thickness of these two layers of the artery can indicate plaque in the Carotid artery. Of note, is that the study identified high risk individuals who would traditionally be classified as lower risk.
Dr. Sanjeev Sharma, CEO of Wellpoint Health Services says, “By pairing the latest in diagnostic technology with an integrated team of physicians and healthcare professionals we are able to assist clients in reducing their risk of preventable illness. We are able to screen patients for cardiovascular disease (Heart Attack and Stroke) and identify people who might otherwise think that they are at low risk.”
February is Heart Health month. The best way to treat cardiac disease is prevention and early detection.
About Wellpoint Health Services
Wellpoint has established a new standard in executive medicine in Canada. By pairing the latest in diagnostic technology with an integrated team of physicians, nutritionists, nurses, executive coaches and other health professionals that help clients detect illness early, reduce their risk of preventable illness, and boost their overall health and wellness. Wellpoint provides both corporations and families with the ability to understand their personal health profile, through the Wellpoint Health Blueprint. This personalized health report serves as the tactical road map to boosting overall wellness and reducing the incidence of future illness. Wellpoint also provide clients with healthcare advocacy and guidance, support and options, including access to leading healthcare centers in the US. Wellpoint empowers their clients to take control of their well being through a proactive and preventative approach to health. For more information please visit www.wellpointhealthservices.com
For more information please contact:
Leanne Bucaro, Infinity Communications Inc. leanne@infinity-pr.com 416-708-4488 or 1-866-841-2992
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The Carotid IMT is a new diagnostic screening test used uniquely at Wellpoint Health Services that allows the risk of cardiovascular disease to be more accurately predicted. It is a non-invasive ultrasound of the Carotid artery in the neck that measures the thickness of the artery wall. The thickness of these two layers of the artery can indicate plaque in the Carotid artery. Of note, is that the study identified high risk individuals who would traditionally be classified as lower risk.
Dr. Sanjeev Sharma, CEO of Wellpoint Health Services says, “By pairing the latest in diagnostic technology with an integrated team of physicians and healthcare professionals we are able to assist clients in reducing their risk of preventable illness. We are able to screen patients for cardiovascular disease (Heart Attack and Stroke) and identify people who might otherwise think that they are at low risk.”
February is Heart Health month. The best way to treat cardiac disease is prevention and early detection.
About Wellpoint Health Services
Wellpoint has established a new standard in executive medicine in Canada. By pairing the latest in diagnostic technology with an integrated team of physicians, nutritionists, nurses, executive coaches and other health professionals that help clients detect illness early, reduce their risk of preventable illness, and boost their overall health and wellness. Wellpoint provides both corporations and families with the ability to understand their personal health profile, through the Wellpoint Health Blueprint. This personalized health report serves as the tactical road map to boosting overall wellness and reducing the incidence of future illness. Wellpoint also provide clients with healthcare advocacy and guidance, support and options, including access to leading healthcare centers in the US. Wellpoint empowers their clients to take control of their well being through a proactive and preventative approach to health. For more information please visit www.wellpointhealthservices.com
For more information please contact:
Leanne Bucaro, Infinity Communications Inc. leanne@infinity-pr.com 416-708-4488 or 1-866-841-2992
