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 more of the following tests: electrocardiogram (EKG), stress test, echocardiography, chest x-ray, blood testing, electron-beam computed tomography, or coronary angiography.
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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 be an interesting way to gauge your future potential for heart disease and early enough to take…
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Teri Robert, Health Guide, posted My Heart Disease Diagnosis Did you know that heart disease is the number 1 killer of women? Heart disease…
Dr. Kirk Laman: Wholehearted Cardiologist, Health Pro, answered can EKG & blood see a heart attack Hi Bonnie: yes, an EKG and blood tests (CPK or Troponin) are ways to…
Lisa Nelson, Health Pro, answered Can PVCs be related to valve… Hi Knfrasier, I don't know about your PVC concerns, but here is…
Lisa Nelson, Health Pro, answered when is an angiogram necessary? Hi Lizamarie, Here is a link to information on angiograms -…
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