posted Wed, 07/29/2015 - 10:47
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Do you guys recommend getting a full physical before cycle??
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Was thinking about getting a full physical before I start my 2nd cycle. I just had one about 8 months ago for work and everything was ok. what do you recommend? I also would love to get something done to view the condition of my arteries and to make sure there is no plaque buildup...what would that procedure be called? even tho im 26 and have only ran 1 test cycle you never know tho.
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Yes. Turn your head and cough.
To check blood flow in your coronary arteries you would get a PET scan. (Nuclear Imaging).
A graded stress test on the treadmill is a decent test of whether there's good blood flow to coronary arteries, and it's easier to get during a routine checkup. It's not an absolutely perfect test, but I think it would fit the OP's needs pretty well.
And yes nuclear imaging is the definitive answer. It's just much more expensive than a stress test, and generally not done unless there is a history of heart problems or there is a problem with stress test results and absolute verification is needed.
A stress test won't give him an actual image of his arteries, so if OP wants that he's gonna have to spend a bit extra, as PET scans of coronary arteries aren't indicated (or reimbursed by insurance) when the patient is otherwise healthy, young, and fit.
Always a good idea to get checked out thoroughly before cycles. Becomes even more important as you get older.
We do recommend getting bloods done, a physical isn't a bad idea either. Get a baseline for your BP and lipids.