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Diagnosis of coronary artery disease - what tests should be performed?

Diagnosis of coronary artery disease - what tests should be performed?

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Coronary artery disease can be diagnosed by the cardiologist during a thorough auscultation of the patient - although this is very rare.

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In most cases, detailed investigations are necessary, among which are:

  • echocardiogram (examination of the heart using ultrasound to obtain moving images of the heart muscle as it works),
  • electrocardiogram (recording of the heart's electrical potential using special electrodes that are placed on the patient's body surface)
  • coronography, which is one of the most accurate methods of assessing the condition of the coronary arteries.

Laboratory tests are also performed, among which are assessed:

  • cholesterol levels,
  • hyperthyroidism,
  • diabetes,
  • anaemia,
  • electrolyte disturbances,
  • others.