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Heart and Circulatory Diagnostic Procedures
| • | The General Examination
You should have your heart checked more often as you age. Here's what to expect from your doctor. | | • | Blood Tests
These include blood cholesterol, oxygen content and other tests. | | • | Chest X-ray
A suspicious X-ray may be followed by other tests. | | • | Electrocardiogram (EKG)
An electrocardiogram (EKG) is a painless recording of the heart's electrical activity. This electrical activity is first detected by small metal electrodes, which are placed on the patient's wrists, ankles and chest. | | |
