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Heart Failure
Frequently Asked Questions
8. What are the tests for heart failure? -
cont'd
If
there are signs of heart failure, the doctor may order several
tests, including:
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an EKG, or electrocardiogram, to measure the rate and regularity of
the heartbeat
- a
chest X-ray to evaluate the heart and lungs
- a
BNP blood test to measure the level of a hormone called BNP that
increases when heart failure is present.
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