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Heart Disease Tests Overview
Heart diseases tests are commonly used by medical professionals to diagnose cardiovascular problems. These tests can both be used for medical screening purposes as well as for identifying the underlying cause of certain symptoms of heart disease. Some of the conditions commonly diagnosed using heart tests include arrhythmias, congenital heart disease, coronary artery disease, pericardial diseases, aortal valve problems, and heart valve problems.
Heart tests include a variety of individual diagnostic tests, all of which are used together to get a comprehensive understanding of a patient’s heart health.
Based on the test results, doctors can order specific imaging tests to confirm their diagnosis. They can also be used to offer preventative health advice to patients to help them live healthier lives and protect their cardiovascular health.
Why Are Heart Disease Tests Prescribed?
Heart tests are prescribed both as a part of heart health check-ups and also to patients who have the following symptoms:
- Chest pain
- Difficulty breathing
- Fatigue and weakness
- Pale skin
- Memory problems
- Dizziness or lightheadedness
Heart tests aim to identify different health indicators that can signal problems with your cardiovascular health. Indicators like blood glucose levels, cholesterol levels, and blood uric acid levels are common indicators often used in heart tests. A heart test result is crucial in understanding and even diagnosing cardiovascular issues, but they cannot independently diagnose heart health problems. In most cases, further imaging testing is required to confirm the diagnosis.
How Are Heart Disease Tests Performed?
Most heart tests are performed as simple blood tests. The blood sample is then tested on various parameters to understand a patient’s cardiovascular health thoroughly. Even for uric acid tests, doctors recommend serum tests instead of urine tests to get the diagnostic reports quicker while maintaining accuracy. A blood test is one of the simplest diagnostic tests. It is performed by rubbing antiseptic liquid on the veins of the patient’s forearm and drawing blood using a sterilised syringe. The collected sample is then stored in an airtight vial and sent for testing.
Home Sample Collection
To make it easier for patients to get heart disease tests, Aster Labs provides home sample collection services. Even though there are several individual tests performed as a part of heart disease tests, sample collection is only done once to make it easier on patients. The collected sample is stored safely by our experts and sent for testing.
How To Prepare For Heart Disease Tests?
Heart disease tests may require patients to practice fasting before the test as a prerequisite. So, it is crucial to know the prerequisites from your nearest Aster Labs centre when booking the test. You can also ask your doctor about the possible prerequisites when you are visiting them for a heart check up. Since fasting may be required, doctors may recommend you go through the sample collection in the early morning hours.
What Do Heart Disease Test Results Mean?
Heart disease test results are presented in the form of levels of different elements in your blood. The normal range of each element in your blood is also mentioned in the report to make it easier for patients and doctors to comprehend the report. Based on their synopsis, they will either recommend lifestyle changes to help you maintain your health. Or they can prescribe further imaging tests to confirm their diagnosis and offer a treatment plan for cardiovascular diseases.