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We provide our users the most up-to-date and accurate information on the treatment and prevention of cardio pathologies in accordance with current American and European clinical guidelines.
The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a licensed physician for diagnosis and treatment.
Cardiovascular Tests: An Overview
Introduction
The cardiovascular system is responsible for delivering oxygen and nutrients throughout the body. To assess its health, doctors use various tests based on potential symptoms, risk factors, and medical history.
Common Cardiovascular Tests
1. Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG)
- Measures electrical activity of the heart.
- Helps diagnose arrhythmias, heart attacks, and other electrical abnormalities.
2. Echocardiogram
- Uses ultrasound to create images of the heart.
- Evaluates heart structure, function, and valve diseases.
3. Stress Test (Exercise or Pharmacological)
- Assesses heart function under physical stress.
- Identifies ischemia (lack of blood supply) and coronary artery disease.
4. Holter Monitor (24-hour ECG Monitoring)
- Detects intermittent arrhythmias and daily heart activity.
- Recommended for patients with unexplained dizziness or palpitations.
5. Cardiac Catheterization & Coronary Angiography
- Invasive test to visualize coronary arteries.
- Helps diagnose blockages and coronary artery disease.
6. Blood Tests (Cardiac Biomarkers & Cholesterol Panel)
- Troponin test detects heart attacks.
- Cholesterol profile helps assess cardiovascular risk.
When Should You Get a Test?
- If you experience chest pain, shortness of breath, dizziness.
- If you have risk factors, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, or a family history of heart disease.
Conclusion
Early diagnosis through cardiovascular tests can prevent severe complications. Always consult your doctor about which test is appropriate for your condition.
Source recommendations
1. American Heart Association Guidelines
- https://professional.heart.org/en/guidelines-and-statements
- https://www.heart.org/
- https://professional.heart.org/en/guidelines-statements
- https://cpr.heart.org/en/resuscitation-science/cpr-and-ecc-guidelines
- https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/fitness/fitness-basics/aha-recs-for-physical-activity-in-adults
2. European Society of Cardiology Guidelines
- https://www.escardio.org/Guidelines/Clinical-Practice-Guidelines
- https://academic.oup.com/eurheartj/article/42/34/3227/6358713
- https://www.escardio.org/Guidelines
- https://academic.oup.com/eurheartj/article/44/39/4043/7238227
- https://www.escardio.org/
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If you or your loved ones experience any of these symptoms, you should consult a doctor in time. Remember that self-medication can be dangerous, and timely diagnosis will preserve the quality and life expectancy.
The heart is an organ that does not know how to "keep silent" if something goes wrong. Chest pain, shortness of breath, swelling, dizziness, and rhythm disturbances are the symptoms that require our attention. The best prevention of heart disease is careful attention to your health, regular checkups with a doctor, and a healthy lifestyle. Take care of your heart, and it will serve you for many years!
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