Medical Tests and What They Mean
This is a collection of articles in which we explain why tests are given, what the test results mean, and how to follow the therapy your doctor prescribes.
Anticoagulation monitoring: Anticoagulation therapy can help control life-threatening blood clots, but it requires careful monitoring. Find out what you should know about anticoagulation monitoring if you or someone you love is on anticoagulation therapy.
Cardiology tests and procedures: Today there are many tests to check and monitor the condition of the heart. Get an overview of the many options available.
Cholesterol test results: what do the numbers mean? We all know that it is important to control cholesterol, but what is an acceptable cholesterol level and do those other numbers on our test results mean?
Osteoporosis and bone density testing: Osteoporosis (porous bone) is a health threat for 28 million Americans, 80% of whom are women. Find out what the risk factors of osteoporosis and why bone density testing is so important.