5 Heart Tests Everyone Over 35 Should Consider
Turning 35 is an important milestone not just in life, but for your heart health too. Many heart conditions begin silently in your 30s and 40s without obvious symptoms. By the time warning signs appear, significant damage may already have occurred. The good news? Simple heart tests can detect problems early and prevent major cardiac events like heart attacks or stroke. Here are 5 essential heart tests everyone over 35 should consider , especially if you have risk factors like diabetes, high blood pressure, cholesterol, smoking, obesity, stress, or a family history of heart disease. 1. Electrocardiogram (ECG) An ECG records the electrical activity of your heart. Why it matters: Detects irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias) Identifies previous silent heart attacks Screens for heart enlargement Helps detect conduction abnormalities ...