Introduction
A wide range of tests are available to diagnose the different
forms and stages of heart disease. In general, a doctor
will start by taking the patient’s medical history
and conducting a physical examination. Depending on the
findings, a series of non-invasive and/or invasive tests
may then be used to pinpoint the specific nature and severity
of the heart condition which the patient is suffering
from.
Non-invasive tests include:
Invasive tests include:
The specific tests ordered for a patient vary depending
on the symptoms which he presents. |
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