|
|
Article: Dear Dr. Gott: I read a newspaper advertisement for [Derived headline]
- Article from:
- Burlington County Times
- Article date:
- May 13, 2007
CopyrightCopyright 2007 Burlington County Times. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
|
Dear Dr. Gott: I read a newspaper advertisement for ultrasound tests of the heart and arteries, echocardiogram (ultrasound) and electrocardiogram (EKG). Both tests can be performed for $135.
Additionally, carotid-artery ultrasound, abdominal-aortic ultrasound and blood-circulation testing can be performed for $95.
Are all these tests desirable and worthwhile for a 72-year-old male like me?
Dear Reader: I recommend you do some investigation. Make sure the testing is being performed in a reputable facility by qualified physicians or technicians.
Likewise, the reading of such reports should be done by equally qualified people.
Determine whether the test results will be forwarded to your ...