Date: 10/4/14
Summary: A new procedure that was created called the High- Definition Circulating Endothelial Cell assay, allowed researchers to identify and differentiate endothelial cells of blood samples from patients, who have suffered from heart attacks. The research team found that the HD-CEC was able to detect the circulating endothelial cells in the blood of the patients. The researchers say the test was able to do that because the test used a direct analysis method. So, the researchers say the HD-CEc can accurately detect the circulating endothelial cells in patients which means that the test could later be used to predict heart attack risk.
Connection With Health Class: This topic relates to health class because we talked about the different diseases someone can get, whether it comes from one of the seven health risk behaviors, being unhealthy, or a disease developed from family members.
Discussion Question: Do you think that this test can actually predict heart attack risk? Do you think a heart attack could be predicted without the test or any test being done?
Yes, I think the test can predict heart attack risks because you said that doctors think it can and clearly the doctors are correct. No, I don't think heart attack can necessarily be predicted without the test, BUT can be avoided. They can be avoided by watching what you eat, keeping track of your cholesterol levels, and making sure your blood pressure is under control.
ReplyDeleteI agree that the test can predict heart attack risk because doctors are always right because of their discoveries,tests,etc. I would agree that a heart attack can be avoided but not predicted without the test. It can be predicted by a person;s choices,food,actions,blood pressure,etc.
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