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Thousands of heart attacks and strokes could be preventedmdashand millions of
dollars in healthcare costs savedmdashif doctors used a new more accurate screening
strategy to identify at-risk patients according to new research presented at the
International Society of PharmacoEconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR)
Annual Meeting in Quebec
The study was the first to analyze clinical and financial outcomes of adding a
multimarker blood test to standard cholesterol testing The new test checks a
sample of the patientrsquos blood for three inflammatory biomarkers that may signal
future heart attack and stroke risk Each biomarker test costs $20 to $50
Researchers from Cleveland HeartLab (CHL) and economists from Analysis
Group calculated that if a commercially insured US health plan with one million
members adopted this approach 2018 heart attacks and 1848 strokes could
potentially be avoided resulting in $1806 million in cost savings over five years
compared to outcomes if standard screening methods were used
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A More Accurate Way to Detect Heart Attack Risk
Improved strategies to detect hidden cardiovascular disease (CVD) are urgently
needed given that for 30 percent of people with CVD the first symptom is deathmdash
often from a heart attack or stroke says lead study author Marc Penn MD PhD
FACC director of research at Summa Cardiovascular Institute and chief medical
officer of CHL
ldquoAdding routine inflammatory testing to standard cholesterol takes prevention to the
next level at very low cost with a potentially enormous saving in both money and
livesrdquo says Dr Penn This combined screening approach is known as multimarker
testing
Multimarker testing detects 37 to 43 percent more at-risk patients than would have
been identified through checking levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol alone a 2013
study by Dr Penn and MDVIP a physician group specializing is personalized
medicine found The research which included more than 95000 patients was
published in Future Cardiology
Are Your Arteries on Fire
ldquoInflammation testing is like a fire alarm to warn of cardiovascular dangerrdquo says
Bradley Bale MD medical director of the heart health program for Grace Clinic in
Lubbock Texas and coauthor of Beat the Heart Attack Gene ldquoWith these tests we
can find out if seemingly healthy patients are actually at high risk for heart attack or
strokerdquo
For example adds Dr Bale ldquoWe have a patient who is in such superb physical
condition that wersquove nicknamed him Superman He only consulted us because his
wife talked him into getting checked but inflammatory testing revealed that his
arteries were on firemdashand ultrasound imaging found huge plaque depositsrdquo
Simple Tests for Heart Attack Risk CouldSave Lives and Money
By Lisa Collier Cool
Jun 02 2014
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These findings ldquowere the cardiovascular equivalent of kryptonite in Supermanrsquos
arteriesrdquo continues Dr Bale who routinely uses inflammatory testing in his
medical practice
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Warning Signs of an Impending Heart Attack
In a new paper Dr Bale reports that inflammatory testingmdashalong with imagingmdash
are key reasons why medical providers can actually guarantee arterial wellness
The inflammatory tests used in the study check levels of these three biomarkers
Myeloperoxidase (MPO) This immune system enzyme is normally only
found at the site of an infection Having elevated levels in the blood was the
single strongest predictor of heart attack risk in the 2013 CHLMDVIP study
discussed above ldquoHigh MPO signals a high likelihood of vulnerable plaque
[the most dangerous kind] in the arteriesrdquo says Dr Penn
Lp-PLA2 This blood vessel enzyme found to be the second most predictive
of heart attack risk in the CHLMDVIP study if elevated also warns of
vulnerable plaque that could erupt like a volcano says Dr Bale ldquoLp-PLA2
has also been shown in a recent study to be a direct player in the
atherosclerotic disease processrdquo
High-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) This protein produced in the
liver rises when therersquos inflammation in the body ldquoIn one large study high
levels of hsCRP were linked to triple the risk of heart attacks compared to
people with normal levelsrdquo says Dr Bale who also points that a number of
other conditions including infections and inflammatory diseases
50 Percent of Heart Attack Sufferers Have Normal
Cholesterol
ldquoTraditionally doctors have focused on identifying and treating people with high
cholesterol but in 2014 this strategy is not sufficient because about 50 percent of
people who have heart attacks or strokes have normal cholesterol levelsrdquo reports
Dr Penn ldquoInflammation testing can improve outcomes by identifying people with
previously unsuspected riskrdquo
ldquoBeing able to tell which patientsrsquo arteries are on firemdashand prescribe appropriate
treatments which can include weight loss more exercise improved diets and
medicationsmdashis key to saving lives by taking early action to prevent heart attacks
and strokesrdquo says Dr Bale
Currently Medicare covers all three tests but coverage varies among other plans
ldquoEvery insurance plan should pay for these tests because arterial inflammation has
been shown to actually cause cardiovascular diseasemdashand ignite heart attacks
This study is exciting because it suggests that inexpensive tests can lead to huge
cost savingsrdquo adds Dr Bale
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These findings ldquowere the cardiovascular equivalent of kryptonite in Supermanrsquos
arteriesrdquo continues Dr Bale who routinely uses inflammatory testing in his
medical practice
10 Top Health Risks For Men
Warning Signs of an Impending Heart Attack
In a new paper Dr Bale reports that inflammatory testingmdashalong with imagingmdash
are key reasons why medical providers can actually guarantee arterial wellness
The inflammatory tests used in the study check levels of these three biomarkers
Myeloperoxidase (MPO) This immune system enzyme is normally only
found at the site of an infection Having elevated levels in the blood was the
single strongest predictor of heart attack risk in the 2013 CHLMDVIP study
discussed above ldquoHigh MPO signals a high likelihood of vulnerable plaque
[the most dangerous kind] in the arteriesrdquo says Dr Penn
Lp-PLA2 This blood vessel enzyme found to be the second most predictive
of heart attack risk in the CHLMDVIP study if elevated also warns of
vulnerable plaque that could erupt like a volcano says Dr Bale ldquoLp-PLA2
has also been shown in a recent study to be a direct player in the
atherosclerotic disease processrdquo
High-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) This protein produced in the
liver rises when therersquos inflammation in the body ldquoIn one large study high
levels of hsCRP were linked to triple the risk of heart attacks compared to
people with normal levelsrdquo says Dr Bale who also points that a number of
other conditions including infections and inflammatory diseases
50 Percent of Heart Attack Sufferers Have Normal
Cholesterol
ldquoTraditionally doctors have focused on identifying and treating people with high
cholesterol but in 2014 this strategy is not sufficient because about 50 percent of
people who have heart attacks or strokes have normal cholesterol levelsrdquo reports
Dr Penn ldquoInflammation testing can improve outcomes by identifying people with
previously unsuspected riskrdquo
ldquoBeing able to tell which patientsrsquo arteries are on firemdashand prescribe appropriate
treatments which can include weight loss more exercise improved diets and
medicationsmdashis key to saving lives by taking early action to prevent heart attacks
and strokesrdquo says Dr Bale
Currently Medicare covers all three tests but coverage varies among other plans
ldquoEvery insurance plan should pay for these tests because arterial inflammation has
been shown to actually cause cardiovascular diseasemdashand ignite heart attacks
This study is exciting because it suggests that inexpensive tests can lead to huge
cost savingsrdquo adds Dr Bale
11 Ways to Save Money on Healthcare
mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash
Get the information you need to improve your
health and wellness on Healthlinecom
Common MS Symptoms in Women MS is an autoimmune condition
that affects women disproportionately
The Most Surprising Facts About Testosterone Testosterone does
more than just build your muscles
Famous Faces of Heart Disease Even the very rich and famous cant
necessarily avoid heart disease
How do You Get Arthritis Understanding the causes and risk factors
bull Pre-Heart Attack Symptoms
bull High Blood Pressure Remedies
bull Normal Cholesterol Level
bull Signs of Heart Disease
bull Heart Attack Signs
bull Best Heart Health Vitamins
bull Healthy Cholesterol Levels
bull Heart Blockage Symptoms
AD TOPICS THAT MIGHT INTEREST YOU
622014 Simple Tests for Heart Attack Risk Could Save Lives and Money | Yahoo Health
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can help you and your doctor take preventive measures in advance
Are Heart Sounds a Sign of Atrial Fibrillation AFib
results in a heartbeat that is irregular and too fast
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Increases Kids Allergy RiskHow Self-Affirmation Reduces Stress
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bull Heart DiseaseTreatments
bull Heart Disease Remedies
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bull Lower LDL Cholesterol
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bull Headache Cures
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Health Topics A-Z
Healthy Living
Symptoms Checker
Drugs amp Treatments
Find a Doctor
Featured Blogs
Tip of the Day
Health News
Videos
MORE ON YAHOO HEALTH
Answers
Local
Messenger
News
Shine
ALSO ON YAHOO
can help you and your doctor take preventive measures in advance
Are Heart Sounds a Sign of Atrial Fibrillation AFib
results in a heartbeat that is irregular and too fast
More Resources Chicken Beef Worst for Food PoisoningLiving in US
Increases Kids Allergy RiskHow Self-Affirmation Reduces Stress
LEAVE YOUR COMMENT
- select a sign in -
Follow Yahoo Health on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook
bull Heart DiseaseTreatments
bull Heart Disease Remedies
bull Best Heart Surgeons
bull Heart Attack Treatment
bull Signs of a Heart Attack
bull Omega 3 Supplements
bull Heart Disease Causes
bull Lower LDL Cholesterol
bull Pre-Heart AttackSymptoms
bull Headache Cures
AD TOPICS THAT MIGHT INTEREST YOU
Yahoo Health is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or health advice examination diagnosis or treatment
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