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    High Blood Pressure & Your Heart

    Did you know about 30% of Americans have high blood pressure? Many people don't even know they have it, or how it could be affecting their health. Get informed about what causes high blood pressure, how to prevent it, and treatment options that might be right for you.

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    Your Angiogram: What to Expect from This Heart Test

    If your doctor is concerned about your heart, you might be referred for an angiogram. Knowing what to expect before, during, and after the test can help minimize stress. Get heart-smart about angiography.

    Click here to learn more.

    Learn About Radiation Safety in Medical Testing

    Many of today's life-saving and life-improving treatments could not be delivered without the advancements made in medical imaging, including safe use of radiation.

    Click here to learn about the benefits & risks, and questions to ask your doctor.

    How Does Your Doctor Decide Which Tests to Recommend?

    Knowing which tests to recommend for each patient is both science and art.

    Learn about heart tests and the issues your doctor considers before recommending them.

    Recovering from a Heart Event or Procedure?

    You may be eligible for cardiac rehabilitation, a program that has been shown to help many heart patients live longer.

    Click here to learn more about who qualifies for cardiac rehabilitation and how it helps many people.

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  • Learn About Cardiovascular Tests

    Tests used to diagnose and guide treatment of cardiovascular disease will be a core part of your journey as a cardiovascular patient. This is true whether you first receive tests

    • to understand your risk for serious events such as a heart attack or stroke,
    • to identify the cause of symptoms that are bothering you, or
    • as part of emergency treatment.


    Knowing what kinds of tests you may undergo and how those tests work can help reduce stress in a time when you may find yourself facing many new questions. Follow the links below to find out what you can expect as you work with your care team to keep your cardiovascular system as healthy as possible.


  • Tools to Help You

    • 5 Recommendations to Help Patients & Healthcare Providers Choose Tests & Procedures Wisely
    • Choosing Wisely: Stress Tests After a Stent Procedure – When You Need Them, and When you Don’t
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    • How Your Doctor Chooses Tests
    • Preparing Your Child for a Heart Catheterization
    • Pre-Participation Screening for Sports
    • Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Cardiovascular Tests
    • Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Tests That Use Radiation
    • Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Your Medical History and Risk Factors
    • SecondsCount Guide to Radiation Safety in Medical Testing
    • Women & Cardiovascular Disease: Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Your Heart Health

  • Cardiovascular Tests

    Angiogram/Cardiac Catheterization

    Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI)

    Blood Pressure Test

    Cardiac Catheterization/Angiogram in Children

    Cardiac Enzyme Test

    Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

    Chest X-Ray

    Cholesterol/Lipids Test

    Computerized Tomographic Angiography (CTA)

    Coronary Calcium Score

    C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Test

    CT/MRI in Children

    Echocardiogram

    Echocardiogram in Children

    Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG)

    Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) in Children

    Electrophysiology (EP) Study (Ablation Procedure) in Children

    Event Monitoring

    Genetic Testing

    Genetic Testing for Congenital Heart Disease

    Holter Monitoring

    Implantable Loop Recording

    Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS)

    Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)

    Pediatric Tests for Congenital Heart Disease

    Platelet Function Test

    Pulse Oximetry Screening for Babies

    Radionuclide Angiogram/MUGA Scan

    Stress Testing

    Transcranial Doppler (TCD) Tests

    Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE)

    Ultrasound

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