2. Echocardiography
• Uses sound waves to create a picture of the heart
• Also known as ECHO or ultrasound of the heart
• Used to get information about size and shape of
the heart and if its is working properly
3.
4. Stress Test
• Used to help diagnose coronary heart disease
( CHD)
• Physical activities such as running/walking on
treadmill or pedaling the bike are done while test
is performed
• Gives physician information on how heart is
working while heart is beating fast
5.
6. Cardiac Scan
• Painless procedure
• Radioactive thallium used to help highlight blood
vessels
• X ray machine used to take clear picture of the
heart
