To confirm a diagnosis of heart failure, the doctor looks at three areas:
- Medical history
- Physical Exam
- Tests
Tests include:
- Blood tests
- B-type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) blood test
- Chest X-ray
- Echocardiogram (or echo)
- Ejection fraction (EF)
- Electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG)
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