Is a Multifunction Cardiogram™ useful for screening asymptomatic patients?
Yes — A large number of patients with clinically significant coronary artery obstruction remain asymptomatic up until their first heart attack — at this point it is too late to reverse the damage done to the heart. Because of its high positive and negative predictive values, the Multifunction Cardiogram™ is an excellent first-line screening tool prior to using more invasive techniques such as coronary angiography. Evaluation with the Multifunction Cardiogram™ system can detect coronary disease in its earliest stages, allowing intervention before damage is done. If testing reveals early-stage CAD lifestyle changes and medication may be all that is necessary to avoid a potentially life-threatening heart attack. For more advanced disease progression a Multifunction Cardiogram™ evaluation may provide the first indication of coronary ischemia and enable intervention prior to a life-threatening coronary event.
