Thursday, December 19, 2013

iHealth ‘smart cuff’ medical device may save you from a heart attack or stroke

But this makes the assumption that you have some idea that you are at risk already. My health was excellent and showed no signs that I should worry about my heart or brain.
http://medcitynews.com/2013/12/ihealth-smart-cuff-medical-device-may-save-heart-attack/?
The cuff will monitor endothelial function, which Dr. Maltz believes may be a far better and more accurate method of predicting a heart attack or stroke than a cholesterol test. Endothelial function refers to the health of the inner lining of the blood vessels. When the endothelium is functioning like it is supposed to, it can regulate blood clotting, assist the body’s immune response, and more. When it dysfunctions, it can lead to all kinds of severe consequences, including coronary artery disease.

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