Monthly Archives: February 2012

What Do You Want in a Screening Company?

Based on comments from members of the American Society of Echocardiography the following are characteristics of a Screening Company that is NOT meeting the needs of its customers: 1. Company utilizing fresh graduate technologists for screening purposes who do not have … Continue reading

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High Blood Pressure – Hypertension

I have often asked an individual if he/she has been diagnosed with Hypertension.  If I get a strange look it usually relates to the fact that in some cases, individuals associate Hypertension with a personality trait of being “Hyper”, Anxious, Overactive.  Hypertension is the medical terminology for … Continue reading

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Know Your Numbers Continues

Earlier, there had been information posted about the importance of “Knowing Your Numbers.” In this information series, data related to Cholesterol will be discussed.  Cholesterol is the most serious culprit relating to the development of Cardiovascular Disease.  Cholesterol is a product … Continue reading

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