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DPA Screenings & Heart Disease
HEART DISEASE: The Number 1 KILLER of Women and Men in America
DID YOU KNOW
Since 1984; heart attack, stroke and other cardiovascular disease have killed more women than men. We always think of heart disease as mostly affecting men, but heart disease kills more women than all cancers combined. Heart disease kills more women than the next 12 leading causes of death combined.
Women are less likely to survive a heart attack than men.
In 64% of women who died suddenly of cardiovascular disease – there were no previous symptoms.
Increased Risks
Smoking
Being Over Ideal body weight
High Cholesterol (high LDL)
Low HDL (good cholesterol)
High Blood Pressure
Family History
Oral Contraceptives
Lack of Exercise
Poor Diet
Keys to Prevention
Cardiovascular DPA Screening
Blood Pressure Check
Lower Cholesterol
Avoid Oral Contraceptives
Exercise at least 30 minutes 5 days a week
Eat more organic vegetables & fruits
Reduce Stress
Don’t Smoke
Obtain ideal body weight
Cardio Pack (if needed)
What is DPA?
DPA is short for Digital Pulsewave Analyser (This machine is an FDA Registered unit) It uses an infrared finger cuff hooked into the DPA equipment to extract cardiovascular information from your body.
The DPA Checks:
Arterial Flexibility
Biological Age of the Arteries
Heart Rate
Ejection Time of the Heart (Efficiency)
Pulse Height
Circulation
Why is this Important?
The DPA will compile all of the above data and determine a RISK FACTOR GRADE for you personally.
Many people are shocked when they test out at a G level (the worst possible grade). They will seem to be healthy, active and with little or no symptoms.
According to your RISK FACTOR GRADE; this will indicate whether you could benefit from taking different types of Cardio Packs to help improve your grade. You will then be retested in two to three months to monitor your progress.
The Science behind the DPA Test:
The DPA uses a non-invasive fingertip probe sensor. Infrared light from the LED/Photodiode is transmitted through the skin at the sensor site. The probe detects the changes in the amount of light absorbed by the hemoglobin and observes changes in pressure, blood flow, velocity and profile throughout the whole pulse wave. Impaired pulsative function of arteries provides important therapeutic information beyond that provided by traditional blood pressure measurements.
The DPA machine helps doctors reduce cardiovascular disease in their patients through early detection and prevention.
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