Independent health screening centres to carry out check-ups are being established in a number of major cities by medical groups — in London one run by the British United Provident Association is known internationally — but if he wishes any doctor can instigate the most essential tests himself and so keep costs down. (Medical centres are expensive. Fortunate are those valued executives working for far-sighted companies who are sent to these centres as a matter of policy and insurance.) The comprehensive tests cover problems peculiar to men in this age group and are designed to show up hidden troubles should they exist. As a matter of survival as much as for peace of mind, every man after forty whether he is in the grip of M-M or not, should have himself checked.
After discussing the patient’s medical history and lifestyle the first tests invariably concern the heart. A doctor listens to the beat, checks the pulse and takes a reading of the blood pressure. If there is anything unusual he may recommend a visit to a heart specialist for an electrocardiogram reading to check where the abnormality exists. At medical centres electrocardiogram readings are taken as a matter of course.
If there is a blood pressure problem tablets are prescribed to bring the reading to an acceptable level. Many men are recommended low-fat or low-salt diets.
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