- 21. Mitral valve prolapse
- (Mitral valve prolapse)
- ... mitral valve (mitral valve regurgitation). Other tests to diagnose mitral valve prolapse include: Echocardiogram. An echocardiogram is usually done to confirm the diagnosis. An echocardiogram ...
- 22. Small vessel disease
- (Small vessel disease)
- ... that raises your heart rate to mimic the effect of exercise. Then, your doctor will take images of your heart using ultrasound images (echocardiogram) or with nuclear imaging scans to check your heart's ...
- 23. Atrioventricular canal defect
- (Atrioventricular canal defect)
- ... — an abnormal whooshing sound caused by turbulent blood flow. Echocardiogram. Doctors typically use an echocardiogram to diagnose atrioventricular canal defect. This test uses high-pitched sound waves ...
- 24. Atrial fibrillation
- (Atrial fibrillation)
- ... useful in diagnosing rhythm disturbances that occur at unpredictable times. Echocardiogram. In this noninvasive test, sound waves are used to produce a video image of your heart. Sound waves are directed ...
- 25. Atrial septal defect (ASD)
- (Atrial septal defect (ASD))
- ... a stethoscope. Or an atrial septal defect may be found when an ultrasound exam of the heart (echocardiogram) is done for another reason. If your doctor hears a heart murmur or finds other signs or symptoms ...
- 26. Arteriosclerosis / atherosclerosis
- (Arteriosclerosis / atherosclerosis)
- ... such as during a stress echocardiogram (ultrasound) or nuclear stress test. If you're unable to exercise, you may receive a medication that mimics the effect of exercise on your heart. Cardiac catheterization ...
- 27. Heart arrhythmias
- (Heart arrhythmias)
- ... ECG device at home, attaching it to your body and using it only when you have symptoms of an arrhythmia. This lets your doctor check your heart rhythm at the time of your symptoms. Echocardiogram. In ...
- 28. Marfan syndrome
- (Marfan syndrome)
- ... of them to be diagnosed with the disorder. Diagnostic tests may include: Echocardiogram. This test is an ultrasound of your heart. It uses sound waves to capture real time images of your heart ...
- 29. Broken heart syndrome
- (Broken heart syndrome)
- ... is enlarged or has the shape that's typical of broken heart syndrome, or to see if there are any problems in your lungs that could be causing your symptoms. Echocardiogram. Your doctor may also order ...
- 30. Aortic valve stenosis
- (Aortic valve stenosis)
- ... congestion that may be visible on an X-ray. 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 ...
- 31. Aortic valve regurgitation
- (Aortic valve regurgitation)
- ... more than one disorder at the same time. Common tests doctors use to diagnose aortic valve regurgitation include: Echocardiogram. This test uses sound waves to produce an image of your heart. In an ...
- 32. Aortic dissection
- (Aortic dissection)
- ... pictures of the body. MRA refers to the use of this technique specifically to look at blood vessels. An MRA of the chest can be used to diagnose aortic dissection. Transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE). ...
- 33. Coarctation of the aorta
- (Coarctation of the aorta)
- ... show an enlarged heart or a narrowing in the aorta at the site of the coarctation. Echocardiogram. Echocardiograms use high-pitched sound waves to produce an image of your heart. Sound waves bounce off ...
- 34. Aortic calcification
- (Aortic calcification)
- ... congestion that may be visible on an X-ray. 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 ...
- 35. Coronary angiogram
- (Coronary angiogram)
- ... angiograms are usually done after noninvasive heart tests have been performed, such as an electrocardiogram, an echocardiogram or a stress test. As with most procedures done on your heart and blood ...
- 36. Angina
- (Angina)
- ... that might explain your symptoms and to see if you have an enlarged heart. Echocardiogram. An echocardiogram uses sound waves to produce images of the heart. Your doctor can use these images to identify ...
- 37. Thoracic aortic aneurysm
- (Thoracic aortic aneurysm)
- ... aware of any pre-appointment restrictions. At the time you make the appointment, be sure to ask if there's anything you need to do in advance, such as restrict your diet. For an ultrasound or echocardiogram, ...
- 38. Noonan syndrome
- (Noonan syndrome)
- ... an: Electrocardiogram (ECG). The ECG involves placing electrodes on your chest. An ECG records the electrical impulses that travel through your heart to assess problems. Echocardiogram. An ...
- 39. Adult Still's disease
- (Adult Still's disease)
- ... common. Imaging tests. Inflammation of the lining of your heart or lungs may be detected by an echocardiogram. X-rays of your bones may show changes in your wrists, spine, foot or finger joints. A computerized ...
- 40. ARDS
- (ARDS)
- ... activity in your heart. It involves attaching several wired sensors to your body. Echocardiogram. A sonogram of the heart, this test can reveal problems with the structures and the function of your heart. ...
