Doctor Warrick

This episode discusses various tests cardiologists use to evaluate heart health. Simple tests like blood pressure checks and listening to the heart are routinely done in the clinic. Electrocardiograms and echocardiograms provide further information about heart function. Stress tests while monitoring the heart can reveal issues during exertion. Blood tests for proteins can indicate if the heart is under strain. Magnetic resonance imaging and heart biopsies are also options but used less frequently. Coronary artery disease is a major killer, so evaluating risk factors is important for prevention.