Heart disease is the number one killer of people in North America. 1 in 4 people suffer from heart disease and another 60 million are at risk. In many cases, the first sign or symptom of a problem is a sudden cardiac event or even death. Over 300,000 people in the US, including athletes, die of sudden cardiac death every year. These individuals sometimes reported feeling find before suffering a heart attack and often after having been given the thumbs up by their doctor. Standard medical care often misses the evicence that disease is present and has been lax in prescribing natural preventative measures.
Heart disease can be related to family history but is often a lifestyle disease which means it is both preventable and often reversible. Until recently there was no way to inexpensively and non-invasively measure the health of an individuals cardiovascular system. Futhermore, most individuals with mild or major cardiovascular issues do not understand how reversible some of these conditions are.
Pulse wave analysis is a quick, non-invasive and affordable method for early detection and prevention of cardiovascular disease. With an evidence based approach to monitoring and management of hypertension and related illnesses, this revolutionary technology is expected to change the way early CVD conditions are identified and diagnosed. Pulse Wave Analysis, an advanced monitoring device and innovative technology has the potential to reduce the risk of sudden heart attack or stroke if copled with the appropriate response.
When the heart beats, it radiates a pulse wave down the lining of the arteries. This pulse wave is met with a certain amount of resistance based on plaque accumulation, irregularities and elasticity of your vascular system which causes a rebound wave to travel back toward the heart. The elasticity and health of the arterial walls determines the size and shape of these outgoing and rebound waves.
The pulse wave measures the velocity or how fast and efficiently the blood travels through the vascular system. Slow moving or obstructed flow means a slow delivery of essential nutrients and materials to a from cells. this condition can result in high blood pressure lack of energy and slow metabolism, memory loss and can negatively affect the immune system. Within a few minutes the Pulse Wave screening can measure the overall health of your cardiovascular system and determine if the heart and arteries are in the normal, borderline or abnormal range.
Evaluating the characteristics of the individual wave pattern a Pulse Wave Screening will help identify Premature aging and stress levels of your vascular system, efficiency of the heart, arterial elasticity and levels of obstruction and early signs of cardiac distress.
Proven to be 99.8% accurate a screen can motivate an individual to make appropriate changes in their lifestyle to help lower their potential risk of CVD.
Screenings are performed at Texas Spine and Sports Therapy Center for $40.00
