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Tests Overview Articles

Metabolic syndrome
Tests that may be done to diagnose metabolic syndrome include: Blood pressure measurement; Glucose test; HDL cholesterol level; LDL cholesterol level; Total cholesterol level; Triglyceride level. According to the American Heart Association and the...
Source:ADAM
Date:July 13, 2007

Specific Tests Articles

Blood Pressure Measurement
Measurement of the pressure exerted by the circulating blood on the walls of the blood vessels , especially the arteries. Purpose The purpose of blood pressure measurement is to establish a baseline and detect any abnormalities from the normal state.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Taking Your Blood Pressure
You can take your own blood pressure reading using a digital monitor.
Source:StayWell
Blood Pressure Measurement
Blood pressure measurement is the non-invasive measurement of the pressure exerted by the circulating blood on the walls of the body ' s arteries. Purpose The purpose of non-invasive blood pressure measurement is to detect any changes from normal values, which may indicate disease.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery
Taking blood pressure to new lows
A discussion about the lower normal blood pressure reading and whether it is good for us.
Source:StayWell
Check your blood pressure at home
A review of the methods and technology available for home monitoring, which can be an important aid to lowering your blood pressure.
Source:StayWell
Body mass index
BMI
Source:ADAM
Date:July 21, 2006
Body Mass Index
Body weight is used as an indicator of an individual ' s health. It is usually compared to tables that list " ideal " or " desirable " weight ranges for specific heights.
Source:Gale Nutrition and Well-Being A to Z
Glucose test - blood
A blood glucose test measures the amount of sugar (glucose) in a sample of your blood. See also: Glucose test - urine; Glucose test - CSF; Home blood glucose monitoring.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 8, 2007
Why Your Doctor Tests Your Blood Sugar
In adults, a screening blood sugar test is generally used to determine if your blood sugar is too high. For adults, having an elevated blood sugar usually will not give you symptoms and may indicate a pending or current problem with type 2 diabetes.
Source:StayWell
Keeping Blood Sugar in Check
The official term for blood sugar is glucose, and having either too little or too much of it occupies the minds of people with diabetes daily -- even hourly. But keeping blood sugar at safe levels can be achieved by most patients through monitoring, diet, exercise and drug therapy.
Source:StayWell
How to Check Your Blood Sugar
Monitoring the level of sugar (glucose) in your blood is the key to controlling your diabetes. To be sure your glucose and insulin are in balance, check your blood sugar regularly. You can check your blood sugar level by using a blood glucose meter. Here's how.
Source:StayWell
Monitoring Your Blood Sugar
The only way to be sure your blood sugar stays within a normal range is to check it. You will most likely be asked to check your blood sugar at home one or more times a day. Your healthcare provider will teach you how.
Source:StayWell
Monitoring Your Blood Sugar During Pregnancy
The only way to be sure your blood sugar stays within a normal range is to check it. You may be asked to check your blood sugar at home one or more times a day.
Source:StayWell
Q and A: Blood Sugar
The purpose of blood sugar is to provide "food" for your body's cells. Glucose is the sugar that provides energy all cells in your body need.
Source:StayWell
Physical examination
During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical examination includes: Inspection (looking at the body; Palpation (feeling the body with hands; Auscultation (listening to sounds; Percussion (producing sounds.
Source:ADAM
Date:January 22, 2007
HDL test
HDL stands for high density lipoprotein, a form of "good" cholesterol. Lipoproteins are proteins in the blood that move cholesterol, triglycerides, and other fats, called lipids, to various parts of the body. This article discusses the blood test used to measure levels of HDL cholesterol in your blood. See also: LDL test ("bad" cholesterol; Lipid profile; High blood cholesterol and triglycerides; Total cholesterol test.
Source:ADAM
Date:January 20, 2008
Triglyceride level
The triglyceride level is a laboratory test to measure the amount of triglycerides in your blood. Triglycerides are a type of fat. Your body makes some triglycerides. Triglycerides also come from the food you eat. When you eat, your body uses calories for immediate energy. Leftover calories are turned into triglycerides and stored in fat cells for later use. If you eat more calories than your body needs, your triglyceride level may be high. See also: Low density lipoprotein test; High density lipoprotein test; High blood cholesterol and triglycerides; Total cholesterol test.
Source:ADAM
Date:January 23, 2008
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