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  1. Heart Tests - NHLBI, NIH

    Mar 24, 2022 · Heart imaging tests take pictures of your heart or its arteries or blood vessels to help your doctor see whether there are any problems. Cardiac CT scan A cardiac computed tomography …

  2. Heart Failure - Diagnosis | NHLBI, NIH

    Mar 24, 2022 · Learn about how heart failure is diagnosed. Heart failure is a condition in which your heart can't pump enough blood for your body's needs.

  3. Coronary Heart Disease - Diagnosis | NHLBI, NIH

    Dec 27, 2024 · Your healthcare provider may diagnose your coronary heart disease based on your symptoms, medical and family history, risk factors, and some diagnostic tests and procedures.

  4. Congenital Heart Defects - Screening and Prevention - NHLBI, NIH

    Mar 24, 2022 · Almost all newborns in the United States are screened for congenital heart defects shortly after birth. However, if you are at high risk for having a baby with a congenital heart defect, …

  5. Heart Valve Diseases - Diagnosis | NHLBI, NIH

    Mar 24, 2022 · Heart valve conditions can be diagnosed by a healthcare provider based on medical history, present symptoms, and the results of diagnostic tests. Learn more about the types of tests …

  6. Arrhythmias - Diagnosis | NHLBI, NIH

    Mar 24, 2022 · An electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG) is the most common test for diagnosing arrhythmias. An EKG records your heart’s electrical activity. Your doctor may do an EKG during a …

  7. Congenital Heart Defects - Diagnosis | NHLBI, NIH

    Mar 24, 2022 · A doctor can diagnose a congenital heart defect by looking at your or your baby’s symptoms and using tests like echocardiography, pulse oximetry, or cardiac catheterization. Learn …

  8. Coronary Heart Disease Research - NHLBI, NIH

    Feb 24, 2025 · The NHLBI leads and supports research on coronary heart disease, including its risk factors and how it affects different populations, to help researchers find ways to prevent, detect, and …

  9. Heart Surgery - Preparing for Surgery | NHLBI, NIH

    Jun 1, 2022 · Before heart surgery, your doctor may want an EKG, stress test, echo, or other tests. Learn about tests and questions to ask your doctor to prepare.

  10. Lipoprotein(a): What to know about elevated levels - NHLBI, NIH

    Jan 17, 2024 · Large clinical trials are testing Lp (a)-lowering therapies Currently, if a person has elevated Lp (a) levels, they would likely work with their physician to create a plan to take steps to …