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Cardiac Diagnostic Tests

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MRI of the Heart

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Purpose is to provide detailed images of the heart and blood vessels using magnetic resonance imaging, helps to assess the structure and function.

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Nuclear Stress Test

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Purpose is to measure blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using radioactive dye and imaging techniques.

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Cardiac MRI Stress Test

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Purpose is to evaluate the heart and blood vessels' function and structure during stress, usually induced by medication, with MRI technology.

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Echocardiogram

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Purpose is to use ultrasound waves to create images of the heart and measure the size, structure, and function of the heart and valves.

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Cardiac Catheterization

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Purpose is to diagnose and treat cardiovascular conditions by inserting a catheter into a blood vessel to the heart and measuring pressures, taking images.

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Holter Monitor

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Purpose is to continuously record heart's electrical activity for 24-48 hours to detect irregularities that aren't found during a regular ECG.

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Tilt Table Test

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Purpose is to evaluate the cause of unexplained fainting (syncope) by measuring how the body responds to changes in position.

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Myocardial Biopsy

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Purpose is to remove and examine small samples of the heart muscle tissue to diagnose myocarditis, cardiomyopathies and other heart disorders.

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Stress Test

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Purpose is to measure how the heart works during physical stress on a treadmill or stationary bike and evaluate the blood flow to the heart.

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Event Monitor

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Purpose is similar to a Holter Monitor but is used for long-term monitoring, typically from a few weeks to a few months, to catch infrequent arrhythmias.

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Signal Averaged ECG

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Purpose is to analyze very small variations in the ECG waveform that may indicate risk of developing a heart rhythm disorder.

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Cardiac PET Scan

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Purpose is to use positron emission tomography to measure blood flow and metabolic processes in the heart muscle.

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Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring

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Purpose is to record blood pressure at regular intervals over 24 hours to provide a more accurate picture of blood pressure changes over a typical day and night.

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Electrocardiogram (ECG)

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Purpose is to record the electrical activity of the heart over a period of time and measure heart rhythm, heart rate, and other cardiac events.

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CT Angiography

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Purpose is to use computed tomography to obtain images of the arteries that supply blood to the heart to check for blockages.

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