- Atrial Fibrillation - Diagnosis | NHLBI, NIH
Learn the questions your healthcare provider will ask and the tests you may get to diagnose and screen for atrial fibrillation Tests include electrocardiogram, blood tests, and echocardiography
- Atherosclerosis - Diagnosis | NHLBI, NIH
To diagnose atherosclerosis, your healthcare team will run screening tests, ask about your medical and family history, and do a physical exam Risk estimator apps can help assess your risk of atherosclerosis complications
- Sleep Apnea - Diagnosis | NHLBI, NIH
To diagnose sleep apnea, your healthcare provider will ask you to see a sleep specialist or go to a center for a sleep study You may also be asked to keep a sleep diary
- Sickle Cell Disease - Diagnosis | NHLBI, NIH
Today's Faces of Sickle Cell Disease: Cassandra Trimnell In 1987, Cassandra Trimnell became the first child in Iowa to be diagnosed with sickle cell disease through the state’s newborn screening program
- Arrhythmias - Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome | NHLBI, NIH
Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome is a conduction disorder that can make your heart beat too quickly or with an irregular rhythm Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatments for WPW syndrome
- Anemia - Diagnosis | NHLBI, NIH
To diagnose anemia, your doctor may ask you questions about your risk factors and order blood tests or other diagnostic tests Your doctor may also ask about your medical history, what you eat, and whether other people in your family have been diagnosed with anemia Your doctor may also do a physical exam to look for symptoms of anemia, such as a pale tongue or brittle nails If you have
- Coronary Heart Disease - Diagnosis | NHLBI, NIH
Your healthcare provider may diagnose your coronary heart disease based on your symptoms, medical and family history, risk factors, and some diagnostic tests and procedures
- High Blood Pressure - Diagnosis | NHLBI, NIH
Your provider may diagnose high blood pressure if your blood pressure readings are consistently high You may also need tests to look for medical conditions that cause high blood pressure or to see if high blood pressure has affected your organs Medical history Your provider will want to understand your risk factors and get general health information They will ask about your eating patterns
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