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How heart failure is diagnosedSymptoms | Diagnose |
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Physical examination - Many times, a doctor can determine heart failure during a physical examination. The doctor may check for symptoms and also for the presence of risk factors such as hypertension, obesity and a history of heart problems. Using a stethoscope, the doctor can listen to a patient breathe and identify the sounds of lung congestion. Electrocardiogram - This test uses a recording device placed on the chest to evaluate the electrical activity of a person's heartbeat. Echocardiography - Sound waves bounced off the heart are recorded and translated into images. The pictures can reveal abnormal heart size, shape and movement. Echocardiography can also be used to calculate a patient's ejection fraction, a measure of the amount of blood pumped out when the heart contracts. Chest x-ray - A chest x-ray can determine the heart's size and shape and the presence of congestion in the lungs. Blood tests - A blood test might be used to determine conditions such as anemia and thyroid disease that can make the heart work too hard. Sources for this report include the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health |
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