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If CAD goes undetected or untreated, there is the potential for more serious complications to occur, such as a heart attack. Fortunately, there are some risk factors that alert your doctor that you may be at risk for heart disease14:
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These are some of the risk factors that may assist your doctor in determining your likelihood of having or developing CAD. Unfortunately, they may not provide a complete and accurate answer. Your doctor may want additional information before deciding how to treat you.
*The indications for Cardiolite® are not specific to patients with diabetes. Cardiolite® was shown to be an effective prognostic tool in the evaluation of patients with known or suspected CAD. This was determined in 3 pivotal trials enrolling 1596 patients, including 311 patients with diabetes, which were used as the basis for approval.
Indications and Usage: It is usually not possible to determine the age of a myocardial infarction or to differentiate a recent myocardial infarction from ischemia. Important Safety Information: If you are pregnant, suspect you may be pregnant, or are a nursing mother, discuss this with your doctor before undergoing the procedure. |
