1. Cardiovascular System Diagnostic tests and procedures

2. Genetic predisposition, stress, diet and lack of physical activity can cause cardiovascular disease. Those are some examples of procedures used by medical professionals to detect any abnormalities in its functioning…

3. Cardiac Scan (CT) Computed tomography- painless test that uses an x-ray machine to take detailed pictures of the heart X-ray machine will take pictures while moving around the body in the circle motion Each picture will record some parts of the heart Computer will then put those pictures together in three- dimensional (3D) picture of the heart

4. CT scan is used to look for calcium build ups in the coronary arteries, which may be an early sign of coronary heart disease (CHD) for problems with heart function and heart valves problems with aorta

5. Halter monitor Is a portable devise used for continuously monitoring activity of the heart for at least 24 hours, electrocardiography (ECG) Is also used for monitoring brain activity. electroencephalograph (EEG) Halter monitor is used for monitoring signs of cardiac arrhythmias or epileptic events, because of extended wear

6. Doppler ultrasound As a noninvasive test, to measure blood flow, pressure. It uses high frequency sound waves of red blood cells Can estimate how fast blood flows by measuring the rate of its frequency

7. It is used to diagnose Blood clots Heart walls defects and congenital heart disease Narrowing of arteries Blocked arteries Poorly functioning valves Problems with aorta

8. Many diagnostic tests can show if the heart or vascular disease is present All of those tests can be performed on outpatient basis. This means the overnight in the hospital is not required