- 1. Tuberous sclerosis
- (Tuberous sclerosis)
- ... certain body parts, such as the kidneys, on a monitor. To determine whether your child's heart is affected, diagnostic testing will likely include: Echocardiogram. This test uses sound waves ...
- 2. Truncus arteriosus
- (Truncus arteriosus)
- ... she will order one or more tests: Echocardiogram An echocardiogram shows the structure and function of your baby's heart. With this test, a technician spreads gel on your baby's chest and then presses ...
- 3. Tricuspid atresia
- (Tricuspid atresia)
- ... murmur — an abnormal whooshing sound caused by turbulent blood flow. Doctors typically use an echocardiogram to diagnose tricuspid atresia. This test uses high-pitched sound waves that bounce off your ...
- 4. Transposition of the great arteries
- (Transposition of the great arteries)
- ... of the great arteries, however. One or more of the following tests are necessary for an accurate diagnosis: Echocardiography. An echocardiogram is an ultrasound of the heart — it uses sound waves ...
- 5. Transient ischemic attack (TIA)
- (Transient ischemic attack (TIA))
- ... echocardiogram (TTE) or transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE). A TTE involves moving an instrument called a transducer across your chest. The transducer emits sound waves that echo off of different parts ...
- 6. Tetralogy of Fallot
- (Tetralogy of Fallot)
- ... (pulse oximetry). This test uses a small sensor that can be placed on a finger or toe to measure the amount of oxygen in the blood. Echocardiography. Echocardiograms use high-pitched sound ...
- 7. Rheumatic fever
- (Rheumatic fever)
- ... that indicate inflammation of the heart or poor heart function. Echocardiography An echocardiogram uses sound waves to produce live-action images of the heart. This common test may enable your doctor ...
- 8. Ventricular septal defect
- (Ventricular septal defect )
- ... symptoms. Electrocardiogram (ECG). This test records the electrical activity of the heart through electrodes attached to the skin. This test helps diagnose heart defects or rhythm problems. Echocardiogram. An ...
- 9. Pulmonary embolism
- (Pulmonary embolism)
- ... reflected back to the transducer and translated into a moving image by a computer. An echocardiogram of the heart can estimate the blood pressure in the right side of the heart. Magnetic resonance imaging ...
- 10. Vasovagal syncope
- (Vasovagal syncope)
- ... fainting. In some cases, you may need to wear a portable monitor for at least a day or as long as a month. Echocardiogram. This test uses ultrasound imaging to view the heart and look for conditions, ...
- 11. Ventricular fibrillation
- (Ventricular fibrillation)
- ... of your chest allows your doctor to check the size and shape of your heart and its blood vessels. Echocardiogram. This test uses sound waves to produce an image of your heart. During an echocardiogram, ...
- 12. Heart Disease
- (Heart Disease)
- ... during a regular ECG exam. Echocardiogram. This noninvasive exam, which includes an ultrasound of your chest, shows detailed images of your heart's structure and function. Sound waves are transmitted, ...
- 13. Q fever
- (Q fever)
- ... fever can cause pneumonia in some people. A chest X-ray can be used to see if your lungs look healthy. Echocardiography. If chronic Q fever is suspected, your doctor may do an echocardiogram to ...
- 14. Orthostatic hypotension (postural hypotension)
- (Orthostatic hypotension (postural hypotension))
- ... rhythm or heart structure, and problems with the supply of blood and oxygen to your heart muscle. Echocardiogram. This noninvasive exam, which includes an ultrasound of your chest, shows detailed ...
- 15. Myocarditis
- (Myocarditis)
- ... of inflammation of the heart muscle and help make or confirm a diagnosis of myocarditis. Echocardiogram. Sound waves, or ultrasound, can create moving images of the beating heart. An echocardiogram ...
- 16. Myocardial ischemia
- (Myocardial ischemia)
- ... myocardial ischemia, your doctor may take samples of your blood to test for these enzymes. Echocardiogram. This test uses sound waves to produce an image of your heart. During an echocardiogram, ...
- 17. Heart attack
- (Heart attack )
- ... X-ray. An X-ray image of your chest allows your doctor to check the size of your heart and its blood vessels and to look for any fluid in your lungs. Echocardiogram. This test uses sound waves ...
- 18. Kawasaki disease
- (Kawasaki disease)
- ... electrodes attached to the skin to measure the electrical impulses of your child's heartbeat. Kawasaki disease can cause serious heart complications. Echocardiogram. This test uses ultrasound images ...
- 19. Mitral valve stenosis
- (Mitral valve stenosis)
- ... stenosis include: Echocardiogram. This test uses sound waves to produce an image of your heart. In an echocardiogram, sound waves are directed at your heart from a wand-like device (transducer) ...
- 20. Mitral valve regurgitation
- (Mitral valve regurgitation)
- ... and its function. Common tests used to diagnose heart valve problems include: Echocardiogram. This test uses sound waves to produce an image of your heart. In an echocardiogram, sound waves are ...
