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For early detection of disease, which common medical tests must a 60 year old have each year?
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Several: Some would say none without symptoms i favor: history physical exam ekg chest x-ray cbc and chemistry panel stool for blood and colonoscopy ever 5-10 years possibly screening for carotid and PVD and AAA if a smoker prostate exam and maybe psa.
Answered 6/10/2014
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