Precautionary heart tests on trt

[Machdiesel]

Other then the common yearly/bi yearly bloodwork, what heart tests can I get to make sure everthing is good as well with my heart. I plan on blasting a few times so this is a big concern for me. My wife just switched doctors and the new one does a mandatory EKG on all new patients with yearly follow ups so I plan on using him as my GP, otner then EKG would a carotid artery scan be helpful? What tests would properly indicate the steroids are possibly having a negative effect on my heart ?

[Machdiesel]

Anyone ?

[ppwc1985]

Idk for sure but my EKG was abnormal so they did an ultrasound and everything was good. So I would think an ultrasound maybe?

[Chauffeur]

My guess is that you'd be hard pressed to find a cardiologist willing to go beyond a 12-lead EKG and stress test in the absence of any symptoms or abnormalities on those tests.

[j2048b]

My guess is that you'd be hard pressed to find a cardiologist willing to go beyond a 12-lead EKG and stress test in the absence of any symptoms or abnormalities on those tests.

Yup very hard to find one! Read the book

Reverse heart disease now and it has some great advice on tests as well as supplements to get on that may help us all on trt as well

[Machdiesel]

Vets, mods, long time trt users? You just cross your fingers and hope you don't drop of a heart attack? No preventative testing ?

[Chauffeur]

Vets, mods, long time trt users? You just cross your fingers and hope you don't drop of a heart attack? No preventative testing ?

There really aren't that many preventative tests that can be performed. Generally speaking, most diagnostic tests will only be used in the presence of symptoms.

Your doctor could run a 12-lead EKG or put you through a stress test, maybe even do an echo. That's about it for non-invasive procedures that I'm aware of.

[bass]

heck I worry about that with or without TRT. LOL! you can do any test you like but it doesn't mean you can prevent a sudden death. TRT administered properly can help reduce the risk of cardio vascular issues. so not sure what you're worried about! a complete TRT is not just taking your medications as you know, but also eating healthy, do your exercises, monitor BW, donate blood as needed, and so on... when I first noticed PVC's I was worried, but not anymore as I got used to it, and I know what causes it so I take care of it and move on.

[Machdiesel]

Cool thanks guys. I get regular bloodwork and have the dr mail the results to my house. I'm ontop of everything just making sure I'm doing everything I can to stay healthy

[Mr Bill]

Cool thanks guys. I get regular bloodwork and have the dr mail the results to my house. I'm ontop of everything just making sure I'm doing everything I can to stay healthy

If you use Labcorp you can set up a health portal with them. Then they email the results to the portal and you can keep track of everything. You get your results the same time as the doctor.

[Chicagotarsier]

If you can go to a place where you have REAL experienced EKG readers that is the bomb. I am certified but not qualified. There are over 100 faulty conditions that can be IDed with an EKG and the average reader knows 4-10 of them..

Full body ultrasound of major arteries and heart. Takes about an hour but surprising specific. The under xyphoid heart recording is a pain lol.

[APIs]

Insurance wont pay for much heart testing unless you're having symptoms. I've recently experienced some chest pain & shortness of breath. Doc made me go to the ER and they checked me out with an EKG, Blood Work, Ultrasound of leg arteries & Chest CT Scan with Contrast & said I'm fine. The Cardiologist is further ordering an Echo Cardiogram, another CT Scan of Chest and a Stress Test just to be on safe side. If OP has reasons to be concerned, just tell your Doc you've experienced some chest pains and he'll order tests up your ass which will determine how healthy your heart actually is...

[bass]

Insurance wont pay for much heart testing unless you're having symptoms. I've recently experienced some chest pain & shortness of breath. Doc made me go to the ER and they checked me out with an EKG, Blood Work, Ultrasound of leg arteries & Chest CT Scan with Contrast & said I'm fine. The Cardiologist is further ordering an Echo Cardiogram, another CT Scan of Chest and a Stress Test just to be on safe side. If OP has reasons to be concerned, just tell your Doc you've experienced some chest pains and he'll order tests up your ass which will determine how healthy your heart actually is...

I hope all will be okay AP. I went through it and it was very stressful, but came back all good. turned out it was inflammation of the esophagus! symptoms were chest pain, tightness, and shortness of breath. all the classic symptoms of a heart attack!

[APIs]

^^Thanks Bass. Yep, that's the symptoms I had too! ER cleared me and the Echo Cardiograms says my heart is fine. Still going for another CT Scan and Stress Test to be safe...