Diagnosis of Deep Vein Thrombosis Deep Vein Thrombosis, or DVT, is the formation of one or more blood clots in the body’s large veins (vessels that carry… Read More »Deep Vein Thrombosis & Pulmonary Embolism Diagnosis
All women with symptoms of PAD in the legs should have an examination and tests to diagnose PAD. The earlier you are diagnosed, the better… Read More »PAD Diagnosis Overview
What is a heart biopsy? A heart biopsy (endomyocardial biopsy) is a test in which small tissue samples are removed from your heart and analyzed under… Read More »Heart Biopsy
What is a cardiac MRI? Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a diagnostic test that uses a powerful magnet and radio wave pulses to create detailed images… Read More »Cardiac MRI for Heart Failure
What is a nuclear ventriculogram? A nuclear ventriculogram (technically called radionuclide ventriculography) is a test that uses a special camera to take a series pictures of the… Read More »Nuclear Ventriculogram
What is an exercise stress test? An exercise stress test measures your heart’s ability to function when it is working hard (or stressed), such as when you… Read More »Exercise (Stress) Tests for Heart Failure
What is ejection fraction? Ejection fraction is the measure of how much blood your heart pumps—or “ejects”—out of the filled pumping chambers (ventricles) with each… Read More »Ejection Fraction (EF)
What is an echocardiogram? An echocardiogram (also called “echo”) is a test that uses reflected sound waves—the same used to see the fetus during pregnancy—to produce… Read More »Echocardiogram in Heart Failure
If you are being examined for heart failure, your doctor will order blood and urine tests to provide general information about your health and clues to… Read More »Blood Tests for Heart Failure
If you have heart failure symptoms or your doctor suspects you may be developing heart failure, the first step is a detailed medical history and description of your symptoms, followed… Read More »Heart Failure Diagnosis