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This test measures your blood pressure continuously for 24 hours as you go about your normal daily activities and sleep. It helps your doctor see if your blood pressure varies a lot or if it’s higher or lower at certain times of the day or night, which can provide a more accurate picture than a single reading in the doctor’s office.
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This test records the electrical activity of your heart at rest. It can help detect abnormal heart rhythms, signs of a previous heart attack, or other heart conditions.
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A Holter monitor continuously records your heart’s electrical activity over a longer period than an ECG in the office. It can help your doctor detect irregular heartbeats or rhythm issues that come and go throughout the day and night.
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This test records your heart’s electrical activity while you exercise. It helps show if your heart gets enough blood and oxygen during physical activity and can reveal if there are any exercise-induced rhythm problems or signs of reduced blood flow to the heart muscle.
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This ultrasound test shows detailed pictures of your heart’s structure and how well it’s pumping. It helps evaluate heart valves, chambers, and the heart’s pumping action.
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This test combines an ultrasound of your heart (echocardiogram) with exercise (usually on a treadmill). It helps determine if there are areas of the heart not getting enough blood flow under stress and can detect exercise-induced heart problems.
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This ultrasound test looks at the blood flow in the carotid arteries in your neck, which supply blood to your brain. It can detect narrowing or blockages that may increase the risk of stroke.
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This test looks at blood flow in the arteries of your legs, identifying narrowed or blocked arteries that can cause pain or poor circulation.
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Similar to the lower extremity study, this test evaluates blood flow in the arteries of your arms. It can help detect blockages or narrowing that may cause arm pain or circulation problems.
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This simple, painless test measures the blood pressure in your ankles and compares it to the blood pressure in your arms. It helps detect peripheral artery disease (PAD).
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