Nuclear cardiology studies assess blood flow of the heart using noninvasive techniques. These procedures assess how well the heart is pumping and can determine the size and location of a heart attack. Heart perfusion imaging is the most popular nuclear cardiology technique. In this technique, the patient exercises and pictures are taken to examine the […]
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Lung and Oxygen Tests
Heart symptoms and lung problems tend to come hand in hand. Below are some tests used to discover problems with the heart and lungs: Pulse oximetry. This measures how well the heart is delivering oxygen throughout the body. A clip is attached to a finger, and shines an infrared light through the skin, registering how much […]