Heart & Vascular Health: Tests & Diagnosis

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  • Heart catheterization for congenital heart defects

    Article
    10/25/07, Healthwise

    A heart catheterization is a procedure used for both diagnosis and treatment of congenital heart defects. The procedure allows health professionals to see how blood flows through the heart chambers and arteries. This test may also be

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  • Should I have an angiogram to test for coronary artery disease?

    Article
    05/29/08, Healthwise

    A coronary angiogram can determine whether your heart arteries are narrowed, to what degree, and the location of the problem. During angiography, a thin flexible tube (catheter) is threaded through an artery of an arm or leg up into the h

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  • History and physical exam for heart failure

    Article
    08/25/08, Healthwise

    Your medical history includes anything about your past and present health—conditions you used to have or conditions you have now. Tell your doctor about medical problems of any type, including any surgery that you have had. When giving yo

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  • Dilated Cardiomyopathy - Exams and Tests

    Article
    08/20/08, Healthwise

    The first step in diagnosing dilated cardiomyopathy is a review of your medical history. Your doctor will ask about any recent illnesses, your alcohol and drug consumption, and your family history of heart disease.

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  • Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy - Exams and Tests

    Article
    12/12/08, Healthwise

    Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy can be difficult to diagnose because it may not always cause symptoms. The first step in diagnosing heart problems is a thorough medical history and physical exam.

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  • Restrictive Cardiomyopathy - Exams and Tests

    Article
    08/26/08, Healthwise

    If restrictive cardiomyopathy is identified correctly and right away, symptoms can be treated more successfully. To diagnose restrictive cardiomyopathy, your doctor will ask about your medical history. Be prepared to discuss any condi

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  • Brain Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) Test

    Medical Test
    06/19/07, Healthwise

    A brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) test measures the amount of the BNP hormone in your blood. BNP is made by your heart and indicates how well your heart is working. Normally, only a low amount of BNP is found in your blood. However, i

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  • Cardiac Calcium Scoring

    Medical Test
    06/19/07, Healthwise

    Cardiac calcium scoring uses a special X-ray test called computed tomography (CT) to check for the buildup of calcium in plaque on the walls of the arteries of the heart (coronary arteries). This test is used to check for hear

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  • Medical history and physical exam for coronary artery disease

    Article
    05/29/08, Healthwise

    A medical history and physical exam are always a part of evaluating a person who has symptoms of chest pain or risk factors for coronary artery disease.

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  • Varicose Veins - Exams and Tests

    Article
    02/11/08, Healthwise

    The most important tools in diagnosing varicose veins are the physical examination and medical history. Varicose veins are typically diagnosed based on their appearance, and no other special tests are needed to confirm the diagnos

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