Pharmacogenetic Test: iGenes Test
Everyone has unique, complex genetic characteristics. Because of these genetic differences, two people can take the same dose of the same drug, but respond in very different ways. For example, the drug might work very well for one person, but not at all for another. Or the drug might cause severe side effects for one […]
DNA tests for detection/prediction of congenital and acquired cardiovascular diseases
DNA tests for detection/prediction of congenital and acquired cardiovascular diseases Prediction of the risks of having cardiovascular disease is a hot area in prevention medicine. The test evaluates the risk of developing a specific disease. This improves the chance of early diagnosis and treatment of a potential lethal heart disease. Methods of Examination 遺傳心血管疾病15基因檢查 優點 […]
Stroke Assessment: Brain + MRA Brain & Neck + MRA Brain & Neck
Stroke is a leading cause for mortality and disability and the narrowings of brain vessels remain the commonest aetiology. The incidence of stroke will be dramatically increased in patients older than 30 years. Stroke lesions can be identified, and the degree of vessel narrowings could be assessed by Magnetic Resonance imaging. This stroke assessment package […]
MR Angiogram Whole Body
Angiogram can visualize the walls, diametes and degree of narrowings of arteries in the human body. Magnetic Resonance Angiography is a radiation-free imaging technique to commonly used to assess the disease severity in the brain and lower limbs. Methods of Examination MR Angiogram Whole Body (excluding MRA Brain) MR Angiogram Whole Body (including MRA Brain)
Ankle Brachial Index
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is one of the common cardiovascular diseases. According to REACH Registry, there are around 25 million PAD patients in the world, most of which are suffering from diabetes mellitus, leading to the narrowing of arteries to the legs. Moreover, the risk of suffering from cardiovascular diseases in PAD patient is many […]
Carotid Intima-Media Thickness
The main causes of atherosclerosis include hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, smoking, old age, early onset of arteriosclerotic disease. The arterial wall consists of intima, media and adventitia. Early atherosclerosis manifests by the thickening of intima which can be quantified by ultrasound technology. Carotid intima medial thickness is measured using ultrasound examination of neck arteries. Cocomitant use […]
Hypertension Screening
Hypertension can be classified into primary or secondary hypertension according to the etiology. Renovascular hypertension is a common cause of secondary hypertension. It is usually found in patients with old age, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, stroke or coronary heart disease. Early identification of renovascular hypertension allows specific intervention (e.g. renal artery stenting) which may improve the blood […]
Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Cardiac MRI is a non-invasive and radiation-free technology, which can be used to accurately assess the severity of diseases in patient having coronary artery disease, heart failure or congenital heart disease. It provides detailed information about how these diseases affect the heart/arterial structure and function. There were different cardiac MRI modalities such as anatomical testing, […]
Reveal LINQ Insertable Cardiac Monitoring System
Implantable cardiac monitor (loop recorder) is the most recognized long-term diagnostic tool for abnormal heart rhythm, which can record the heartbeat continuously for three years with up to 88% diagnostic accuracy. The traditional loop recorder occupys a volume of 9 to 10cc, which is relatively bulky, leading to the limited clinical application. When implanting […]
Spyder Bluetooth ECG
Spyder Bluetooth ECG is currently the world’s lightest continuous, wireless ECG recorder. It can record heartbeats for 7 consecutive days using a recording device connected wirelessly to a smartphone for uploading realtime data to internet. Spyder transmits ECG signal to Cloud Server through Bluetooth transmission, allowing doctor to obtain the most up-to-date information […]