Our method is based on the results of major
international study results and on other significant risk factors that have been
published, not included in those study programs.
Our method is updated continuously and
modified according to results of international studies.
In general, when a patient goes for a specialist visit, the doctor provides him with a
cardiovascular prevention program and asks him to give his consent to
information concerning the assessments he will be following. On the other hand,
those who are not able, or who feel that it is not yet necessary to visit a
specialist, can obtain help from their general practitioner and carry out the
tests online using the information and calculators provided in this site.
Patients are asked to fill out a standard
questionnaire. A prescription is delivered for a blood sample for certain blood
tests.
A coronary calcium scan, and evaluation
of the carotid intima media thickness CIMT, are excellent methods for screening
asymptomatic patients, and together they form the main test to determine
Atherosclerosis.
La The study and quantification of coronary
atherosclerotic lesions (Calcium Score Index), is performed through
multilayer cardiac CT scanning (64 slides), while carotid studies are diagnosed
based on sonographic method, measuring the carotid intima media thickness (CIMT).
The results are then entered in a database the generates the final score, the
ATS test.
The scores relating to the single risk factors for
cardiovascular diseases, obtained from the questionnaire and the blood test
results will in turn be entered in a database that provides the final score: the
(RF TEST).
Dalla From the combination of the two tests it is
possible to obtain the semi-quantitative estimate of the probability of a major
cardiovascular event that the patient under examination will face in the ten
years following the assessment (death or myocardial infarction, stroke). See "
Test interpretation".
The results can be entered directly by the user in
the test area, or sent to Cardiovascularprevention.com, who will enter the data
for the user, and will then send back the results and the appropriate
interpretation and advice.
On request, an assessment of a 5-year cardiovascular
risk can also be made, with a negative predictive value equal to 99%.
The results will inform the patient of the need
to:
- undergo further tests;
- undergo specific therapy, either medical and/or
surgical;
- follow a health and diet program;
- set up a regular check-up program;
- be hospitalized in a specialist ward if
necessary;
- other customised situations that permit us to
follow the patient’s progress until his cardiovascular problems have been
solved.
