Heart disease is the No. Learn more here. Catheter Ablation. Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator. Ventricular assist device VAD. Patient Education. Laboratory Tests Laboratory tests include blood tests to determine your risk of heart disease as well as to evaluate other systems of your body that can affect your cardiovascular health. Blood Tests for Heart Disease Lipid profile The lipid profile includes: Total cholesterol LDL low-density lipoprotein , the so-called "bad" cholesterol HDL high-density lipoprotein , the so-called "good" cholesterol Triglycerides Lipoprotein a , or Lp a Lipoprotein a is a special type of lipid-containing protein.
Your genes, not diet or exercise, play the main role in determining your level of Lp a. Inflammation plays a central role in the process of atherosclerosis, in which fatty deposits clog your arteries.
CRP test results combined with other blood test results and risk factors for heart disease help create an overall picture of your heart health. Homocysteine Your body uses homocysteine to make protein and to build and maintain tissue. However, too much homocysteine may increase your risk of heart disease and stroke.
Homocysteine is usually ordered for people who have a high risk for developing heart disease or have a known history of heart disease. It is also used for people with a family history of heart disease but no other known risk factors. Sodium and potassium levels Sodium and potassium levels are measured to detect a problem with electrolytes in the body fluids. Blood urea nitrogen and creatinine Blood urea nitrogen and creatinine are measured to check kidney function. Fasting glucose Fasting glucose is performed to diagnose diabetes or pre-diabetes.
Echocardiogram An echocardiogram "echo" is an ultrasound of the heart. Stress EKG or Echocardiogram Stress tests are performed to see how the heart performs under physical stress.
Nuclear Stress Test Nuclear stress tests have two components to them: a treadmill or chemical stress test and scanning of the heart after injection of a radionuclide material. Carotid Ultrasound Carotid ultrasound is done to evaluate your risk of stroke. Abdominal Ultrasound Your doctor may also want you to have an abdominal ultrasound to screen for potential abdominal aortic aneurysm.
Holter Monitor A Holter monitor is a small, portable machine that you wear for 24 to 48 hours. Event Recorder An event recorder loop recorder is a small, portable transtelephonic monitor that may be worn for several weeks.
Invasive Tests Cardiac Catheterization and Coronary Angiography Cardiac catheterization is a common procedure that can help diagnose heart disease. Cardiac catheterization can show: If the blood vessels in your heart have narrowed. If your heart is pumping normally and blood is flowing correctly. Risk assessment If a GP thinks you may be at risk of CHD, they may do a risk assessment for cardiovascular disease, heart attack or stroke.
The GP will: ask about your medical and family history check your blood pressure do a blood test to assess your cholesterol level Before having the cholesterol test, you may be asked not to eat for 12 hours so there's no food in your body that could affect the result. Further tests You may be referred for further tests to help confirm CHD. Share on: Facebook Twitter. Show references What is cardiovascular disease?
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Congenital heart defects. What is cardiomyopathy? What is heart inflammation? For example, they may use a calcium score screening heart scan to check for calcium deposits in your coronary arteries. Or they may use coronary CT angiography to check for fat or calcium deposits in your arteries.
In an MRI, large magnets and radio waves create images of the inside of your body. After the test, your doctor can use the images to diagnose many conditions, such as heart muscle diseases and coronary artery disease. Your doctor may need to use an invasive procedure to diagnose heart disease.
Invasive procedures involve tools that physically enter the body, such as a needle, tube, or scope. During cardiac catheterization , your doctor inserts a long flexible tube through a blood vessel in your groin or other part of your body.
Then they move this tube toward your heart. Your doctor can use it to conduct tests to check for blood vessel problems and heart abnormalities. For example, your doctor may complete a coronary angiography with catheterization. They can use this test to look for narrowed or blocked arteries. If you have abnormal heart rhythms, your doctor may conduct an electrophysiology study to determine the cause and best treatment plan. During this test, your doctor feeds an electrode catheter through your blood vessel to your heart.
They use this electrode to send electric signals to your heart and create a map of its electrical activity. Your doctor may try to restore your natural heart rhythm by prescribing medications or other treatments. If you suspect you may have heart disease, make an appointment with your doctor. Factors that put you at a higher risk for heart disease include:.
Your doctor may perform a physical examination, order blood tests, or use other tests to check for problems with your heart or blood vessels.
These tests can help them diagnose heart disease and develop a treatment plan. Complications of heart disease include heart attack and stroke. You can reduce the risk of complications with early diagnosis and treatment. Talk with your doctor if you have any concerns.
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