Alternative tests for heart disease can be used to check the blood supply to your heart.
These tests usually start with the simplest, such as:
�� EKG or electrocardiogram
�� Holter monitor
�� Echocardiogram
�� Exercise stress test
and proceed to those that are more complicated, such as:
�� Nuclear scan stress Test
�� Cardiac catheterization.
These alternatives may require drugs, radioactive tracers or a more complex procedure. At this time, your doctor feels that a basic, stress echocardiogram is appropriate for you.
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