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Diagnosis
At a Glance
Many tests help diagnose heart disease. Tests may include an EKG, angiography, nuclear stress test, electrocardiogram, heart CT scan, or an exercise stress test. Your doctor may order one or more of these tests to help diagnose you better.
Diagnosis Topics
Testing for Heart Disease
No single test can diagnose coronary heart disease (CHD). If your doctor thinks you have CHD, he or she may recommend one or…
Testing for High Blood Pressure
To measure your blood pressure, your doctor or nurse will use some type of a gauge, a stethoscope (or electronic sensor), and a blood pressure cuff. Most often, you will…
Testing for High Cholesterol
High blood cholesterol is diagnosed by checking levels of cholesterol in your blood. It is best to have a blood test called a lipoprotein profile to measure your cholesterol…
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If you wanted to find out whether you had hidden heart disease, just how would you go about it? Carotid ultrasound is test that some individuals advocate as an indirect means of detecting hidden heart disease. While not perfect, it can…
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