Heart tests: when they are used and what they show
A plain-language guide to consultation, echo, ECG, and Holter monitoring.
01 / General information
Medical guides
Medical guides
about the heart
Short articles that explain common ideas in plain language. They are not a diagnosis and do not replace a clinic visit.
Author: Specialized Heart Center editorial team. Articles are not marked as doctor-reviewed unless that is stated on the page itself.
Palpitations and a fast heartbeat
When an awareness of heartbeats should prompt a cardiology visit.
High blood pressure and the heart
How blood pressure relates to heart health, and when assessment is appropriate.
Enlarged heart
What cardiomegaly can mean, and which tests may help explain it.
Coronary artery disease
A clear introduction to the heart’s arteries and specialist assessment.