What are the new cardiovascular screenings?
As of January 1, 2005, Medicare began covering cardiovascular screening tests. These tests check your cholesterol and other blood fat (lipid) levels. High cholesterol can increase your risk for heart disease and stroke. These tests will tell you if you have high cholesterol and can help you find cardiovascular problems in the early stages. Additional information on preventive services can be found in Medicare.gov’s publication titled, Guide to Medicare’s Preventive Services .
