3 heart tests a cardiologist says you should never skip
of your heart. During the standard version, called a transthoracic echocardiogram, a healthcare professional moves a small probe across your chest.
The images help assess how well your heart pumps, how its chambers function, and whether its valves are narrowed or leaking. Your clinician may recommend it to investigate symptoms such as shortness of breath or a heart murmur.
An important limitation: a standard echocardiogram does not directly show whether a coronary artery is blocked. Additional testing may be needed to investigate the arteries supplying your heart.
2. Stress Test:
