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Health Screening Explained

Many people often feel apprehensive and uncomfortable before undergoing a health screening and this is largely due to the fact that many doctors don’t spend enought time with their patients to explain why certain tests are being done. At PakrwayHealth, you will receive private one-on-ine consultations with an experienced physician to go through and answer any question that you might have.

Some of the most common procededures and tests are:

• Electrocardiogram (EKG): a test that measures the hearts electrical activity over time to ensure that it is within acceptable ranges.
• Body Mass Index (BMI): a numerical computation of weight and height that helps determine whether or not an individual is at a healthy weight for his or her height.
• Chest X-ray: a standard x-ray that is used to detect any abnormalities in the lungs, heart, aorta and the bones of the thoracic area.
• Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Test: a test used to measure the efficiency of the thyroid glands which produce thyroxin, an essential hormone that controls the body’s rate of metabolism.
• Urinalysis: an analysis of one’s urine that provides essential information on kidney function and the early sigs of a wide range of serious illnesses.
• C-Reactive Protein Tests: a blood test for the presence of a specific protein which is produced by the liver during episodes of acute inflammation of infection.
• Alpha-Fetoprotein Test: a blood test that provides early detection for certain forms of cancer, such as liver cancer.
• Lipid Panel: a series of blood tests that measure the presence of fat and fat-like substances within the body.
• Liver Panel: a series of blood tests that measure how healthy the liver is.
• Panel 7 Test: this blood test involves 7 different tests for the measuring of different chemicals within the body including sodium, potassium, chloride, bicarbonate, glucose, blood urea and nitrogen.
• Stress Test: a test performed while a patient is running on a treadmill and which helps determine the heart’s ability to cope with stress.
• Echocardiogram (Stress Echo): sound waves are used to create an image of the heart whilst a patient is running on a treadmill and visually helps determine the heart’s ability to cope with stress.
• Ultrasound: a scan that utilizes high frequency sound waves to create a picture of the insides of various parts of the body, including the pelvis and abdomen.
• Pap Smear with HPVL: a painless test for the early signs of cervical and pelvic cancer in a woman that involves gently swabbing the cervix to collect cells which will be examined in a lab.
• Prostatic Specific Antigen Test (PSA): a blood test that helps identify the early signs of prostate cancer.

Note: These Health Screening Packages are for screening purposes only and are not designed for people with health conditions that require regular medical care. If you would like to discuss the management of any of your pre-existing health conditions, our team of physicians will be glad to assist.
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