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