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What do heart tests tell us?

Dr. Sanjay Gupta

So virtually all the tests that we do on the heart are driven by the need to know more about the pumping ability of the heart, the heart arteries and the electrics of the heart. If the heart has been left damaged, then that part of. If the heart has been left damaged, then that part of.

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The three things that can go wrong with the heart

Dr. Sanjay Gupta

At first glance, the subject of heart disease can seem exceptionally complex – consisting of several different conditions, medical jargon and very scary sounding terminology. Heart rhythm disturbances are best diagnosed by an ECG during the heart rhythm disturbance.

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Cryptogenic Stroke

Dr. Sanjay Gupta

It is also very important to mention a history of high blood pressure, diabetes, elevated cholesterol, family history of premature heart disease, stroke or even sudden death. All patients should have a 12 lead ECG and be put on a 24 hour heart monitor whilst in hospital. To look for any shunts within the heart.

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