Tests for Diagnosing Heart Disease
The following are some of the tests used to evaluate heart disease:
Heart Attack: What to Expect in the Emergency Room
If you or someone you love requires emergency heart treatment, you can make the visit to the emergency room more efficient by knowing when to go and what to expect. It's also important to know what you can do ahead of time to be prepared in the event of a heart attack.
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ECG (EKG or Electrocardiogram)
Electron Beam (Ultrafast) CT scan
Homocysteine
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