New Heart Attack Risk TestNew Heart Attack Risk Test A groundbreaking study by Swedish experts has developed an at-home questionnaire test that can accurately assess the risk of heart attack in just five minutes. This test, with a success rate comparable to blood pressure and blood tests, is revolutionizing heart disease detection. Methodology and Results The study, published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, utilized data from the SCAPIS population group at the University of Gothenburg. The test consists of 14 questions that probe factors including age, waist size, smoking, family history, and medical conditions. Accuracy and Implications Remarkably, the test successfully identified 65% of patients at highest risk for heart disease. This high accuracy is crucial, as most heart attack victims are asymptomatic and go undiagnosed. By identifying high-risk individuals early, this test can help prevent heart attacks and even save lives. Features and Benefits The test not only estimates heart attack risk but also predicts the likelihood of a heart attack or stroke in the next 10 years. Additionally, it calculates body mass index (BMI) and estimates the age of the heart. This comprehensive assessment provides valuable insights for individuals seeking to improve their cardiovascular health. Conclusion This innovative test has the potential to transform heart health care. By enabling early detection of heart attack risk, it allows for timely interventions and preventive measures. With its ease of use and accuracy, this test empowers individuals to take proactive steps to safeguard their heart health.
Swedish experts created a questionnaire for the same and identified people at high risk for the condition with accuracy. The study also found that the test results were as accurate as blood pressure measurements and blood tests.
Experts found that the test can successfully detect the risk of a heart attack in 65% of patients at highest risk of heart disease.
New Delhi: A heart attack is a potentially fatal event characterized by a lack of proper blood and oxygen supply to the heart due to a blockage in one of the arteries. This event can lead to death if not addressed promptly; and while it was previously a cause for concern among older adults, it soon began to occur in younger adults as well, even as young as 13. But now, a new at-home test can predict your risk of this disease in just five minutes.
How does the test predict heart attack risk?
Swedish experts created a questionnaire for the same and identified people at high risk for the condition with accuracy. The research also found that the test results were as accurate as blood pressure measurements and blood tests. The study was published in the Journal of the American Heart Association and for this, data was taken from the SCAPIS population group at the University of Gothenburg.
Experts say most people who suffer a heart attack are healthy or asymptomatic. But the new test can detect the deadly condition in the two-thirds of people aged 50 to 64 who have coronary atherosclerosis, a condition characterized by a blockage in one of the arteries. There has been a recent increase in deaths from heart attacks, and doctors say a delay in diagnosis is to blame. But the new test consists of 14 questions that take five to eight minutes to answer. The questions focus on age, waist size, weight, gender, smoking, family history of heart disease, cholesterol levels, blood pressure and diabetes.
Experts found that the test can successfully detect the risk of heart attack in 65% of patients at the highest risk of heart disease. The test is also said to be able to successfully predict the risk of a heart attack or stroke in the next 10 years. It is also said to be able to estimate the age of the heart and can also calculate body mass index (BMI).
