Heart & Vascular Health: Tests & Diagnosis

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  • Lactic acid dehydrogenase (LDH)

    Article
    06/12/06, Healthwise

    Lactic acid dehydrogenase (LDH) is an enzyme that helps produce energy. It is present in almost all of the tissues in the body and becomes elevated in response to cell damage. LDH levels are measured from a sample of blood taken from a

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  • Abdominal Ultrasound

    Medical Test
    01/17/07, Healthwise

    An abdominal ultrasound uses reflected sound waves to produce a picture of the organs and other structures in the upper abdomen. Occasionally a specialized ultrasound is ordered for a detailed evaluation of a specific organ, such

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  • Angiogram of the Head and Neck

    Medical Test
    01/19/07, Healthwise

    Angiogram of the head and neck is an X-ray test that uses a special dye and camera (fluoroscopy) to take pictures of the blood flow in the blood vessels of the head and neck. An angiogram of the neck (carotid angiogram) can be used to

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  • Venogram

    Medical Test
    09/11/07, Healthwise

    A venogram is an X-ray test that takes pictures of blood flow through the veins in a certain area of the body.

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  • Vein Scan

    Medical Test
    11/01/06, Healthwise

    A vein scan is a nuclear scanning test to detect blood clots in the deep veins of the legs (called deep vein thrombosis). Blood clots in certain large veins of the body can break loose and travel through the bloodstream to the lungs, blocking blood f

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  • Doppler Ultrasound

    Medical Test
    01/17/07, Healthwise

    A Doppler ultrasound test uses reflected sound waves to evaluate blood as it flows through a blood vessel. It helps doctors evaluate blood flow through the major arteries and veins of the arms, legs, and neck. It can show blocked

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  • Physical exam for high blood pressure

    Article
    04/24/07, Healthwise

    The extent of the physical exam and the level of detail in your doctor's questions depend on how high your blood pressure is and whether you have other risk factors for heart disease. People who have many risk factors may have a more d

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  • Chest X-rays: Sorting out problems in your chest

    Article
    05/24/07, MayoClinic.com

    Chest X-rays help doctors diagnose and treat pain and other problems in your chest.

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  • Doppler ultrasound: What is it used for?

    Q & A
    03/16/07, MayoClinic.com

    A Doppler ultrasound evaluates blood flow and pressure in blood vessels.

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  • Medical history and physical examination for coronary artery disease

    Article
    05/29/07, Healthwise

    A medical history and physical examination are always a part of evaluating a person who has symptoms of chest pain or risk factors for heart disease.

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