ECG Test - what is it and how the test is done
The heart is a powerful muscular organ that never stops working. It goes on and on, pumping blood throughout the day and night, and makes sure to always keep your body organs oxygenated and richly...
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Arrhythmias Aorta disease Marfan syndrome Congenital heart disease Coronary artery disease Deep vein thrombosis Heart muscle disease (cardiomyopathy)
The heart is a powerful muscular organ that never stops working. It goes on and on, pumping blood throughout the day and night, and makes sure to always keep your body organs oxygenated and richly...
Numerous tests are available, and the testing methods vary according to the test performed. ECG, exercise Cardiac Stress Test, echocardiography, cardiac CT for calcium scoring and coronary CT angiography are available to assess cardiac function.
Your doctor will write the test for you according to your disease condition. These tests provide information about abnormal heart sounds, the heart's electrical activity, valve function, cardiac blood supply, and abnormal findings on ECG/EKG.
Blood samples are sent for a troponin test, which measures the levels of troponin T or troponin I proteins in the blood. These proteins are increased when there is damage to heart tissue. These can also help determine the severity of the condition.