List of all tests of : HEART

Overview


Heart disease is any condition that affects your heart such as

  • Coronary Artery Disease
  • Valvular Heart Disease
  • Arrhythmia
  • Cardiomyopathy
  • Congenital Heart Defects

Symptoms of Heart diseases


Common symptoms of heart disease may include:

  • Chest pain
  • Shortness of breath
  • Sweating
  • Irregular Heart Beat
  • Nausea

Diagnosis


There are various tests used to diagnose heart disease. The doctor may start by asking:

  • Personal and Family medical history
  • Current and past symptoms
  • Laboratory tests and an electrocardiogram.

Based on the results of the assessment and tests, further tests may be required

Laboratory Tests


The Laboratory tests include blood tests to determine the risk of heart disease and to evaluate other systems of the body that can affect your cardiovascular health. Salient Blood Tests for diagnosing Heart Disease:

Lipid Profile

The test is used to assess the risk of developing Cardiovascular disease (CVD) by measuring the amount and type of lipids (fats) in the blood. The test includes:

  • Total cholesterol
  • LDL Cholesterol
  • HDL Cholesterol
  • Triglycerides
  • Lipoprotein (a); Lp (a)
  • C-reactive protein (CRP)
  • Homocysteine
  • HsCRP
  • CK-MB
  • Troponin - T, I (High Sensitive)
  • BNP and NT-proBNP
  • APOLIPOPROTEINS A1 & B

Blood Tests for Other Body Systems

  • Complete blood count (CBC)
  • Sodium and potassium levels
  • Blood urea nitrogen and Creatinine
  • Fasting glucose
  • TSH


Non Invasive Tests

  • Electrocardiogram
  • Stress EKG
  • Thallium Scan
  • Carotid Ultrasound
  • Holter Monitor


Invasive Tests

Cardiac Catheterization and Coronary Angiography

Cardiac catheterization is a common procedure that helps to diagnose heart disease. It is also used to treat heart disease by opening blocked arteries with balloon angioplasty and stent placement.
It helps the doctor to know if:

  • The blood vessels in the heart have narrowed
  • The heart is pumping normally
  • The valves in the heart are functioning normally
  • There are any congenital heart abnormalities.
  • The pressures in the heart and the lungs are normal.