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Various Tests To Diagnose

Heart Related Diseases

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Doctors diagnose heart diseases knowingabout your medical and family histories andthe results of various tests and procedures.Obviously, no single test can help in completediagnosis but a set of tests is very muchrequired. Even though your doctor will ask youto visit the best pathology lab to get the testsdone to determine the cause and treatment ofyour heart diseases, you should at least haveknowledge about those tests.

Here are the few tests asked by doctors fordetermining heart diseases.

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Coronary Angiogram :

In this test, a small tube is inserted intothe artery in your arm, wrist or groin. Aspecial dye is injected through it and anX-ray is taken. This X-ray will help yourdoctor to know where and how muchyour coronary arteries are narrowed andhow well your heart is pumping.

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CCTA (Coronary computed tomographyangiogram) :

A CCTA test is recommended for those whoexperience unusual cardiac symptoms. It is atype of CT scan only that gives a 3D image ofheart chambers and arteries supplying bloodto the heart.

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Blood Tests :

Blood tests are carried out at thebest pathology lab helps tomeasure the level of blood fats(cholesterol and triglycerides),minerals and after a heart attack,check the levels of troponin inblood.

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Chest X-rays :

X-ray pictures of the organs inside yourchest, helps in analyzing if there are anysigns of heart failure.

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Echocardiogram:

An echocardiogram test is your heart’sultrasound that helps a Doctor Check, if thereis any problem with your heart valves andchambers. This test, when performed beforeand after exercise is used to determine wherethere is less blood supply.

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MRI (Magnetic resonance imaging) :

In this test, very strong magnets and radiowaves are used to display the detailed imageof your heart. It captures still or movingpictures of a heart. MRI helps doctor todetermine the structure of your heart andhow well it is working to ultimately come upwith an effective treatment.

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