Heart Attack

Frequently Asked Questions

9. What tests are used to diagnose a heart attack? - cont'd

Several tests are used to diagnose a heart attack.

• A nuclear heart scan uses radioactive tracers to show damage to heart chambers and major blood vessels.
• Cardiac catheterization involves passing a thin flexible tube through an artery in your groin or arm to look at your coronary arteries. It allows your doctor to examine the blood flow in your heart's chambers.

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