Cardiology

Cardiologists care for the heart and blood vessels. Common cardiology tests include ECG, echocardiogram, troponin, and lipid (cholesterol) profiles.

Common Cardiology Tests

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ECG

Records your heart's electrical activity in a quick, painless tracing.

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Echocardiogram

An ultrasound movie of your heart's chambers, valves, and pumping.

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Troponin

The key blood marker doctors use to detect heart muscle injury.

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CK-MB

An older heart-injury marker, still used alongside troponin.

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Total Cholesterol

The overall amount of cholesterol circulating in your blood.

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LDL Cholesterol

The "bad" cholesterol that can build up in artery walls.

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HDL Cholesterol

The "good" cholesterol that helps clear fat from your arteries.

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Triglycerides

Fats in the blood that rise with diet, sugar, and alcohol.

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Report Terms to Know

Ejection Fraction Calcification

Related Organs

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Heart

Your heart pumps blood through your body. Heart health is checked with ECG, echocardiography, troponin, and ch…

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Disclaimer: This information is for patient education only and does not replace medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified doctor.