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If I have a family history of early-onset heart disease, what specific screenings should I consider?

I have a family history of heart disease. What specific screenings should I consider?

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If you have a family history of heart disease, you should consider screenings that include:
Blood pressure: A basic screening that can help identify risk factors
Blood tests: Can measure cholesterol, glucose, and other markers of heart health
Electrocardiogram (ECG): Records the heart's electrical activity
Echocardiogram: Uses sound waves to create images of the heart
Coronary artery calcium scan: A CT scan that measures plaque buildup in the heart arteries
Genetic testing: Can identify changes in DNA that may cause heart disease
Diabetes screening: Can help identify risk factors
Obesity screening: Can help identify risk factors
Family health history review: Can help identify risk factors
High-sensitivity c-reactive protein (hs-CRP) testing: Can help determine your risk of heart and blood vessel disease