Jan 29, 2025 · Ejection fraction is a measurement of the percentage of blood leaving the heart each time it squeezes. When the heart squeezes, it's called a contraction. Ejection fraction is …

Oct 22, 2025 · A normal resting heart rate for adults ranges from 60 to 100 beats per minute. A heart rate above or below that may signal a health condition.

Jan 18, 2025 · Liver function tests are blood tests used to help find the cause of your symptoms and monitor liver disease or damage. The tests measure the levels of certain enzymes and …

Dec 9, 2023 · The highest risk factors for heart disease are smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes. Here's a look at some of the blood tests used to diagnose and …

Jun 4, 2025 · The heart's conduction system also is called the heart's electrical signaling system. Electrical signals start in a group of cells at the top of the heart called the sinus node. The …

Jan 21, 2025 · Heart failure Diagnosis To diagnose heart failure, your healthcare professional examines you and asks questions about your symptoms and medical history. Your care …

Aug 10, 2023 · Congestive heart failure. With heart failure, the heart doesn't pump blood as well as it should. As blood volume and stress on the heart rise during pregnancy, congestive heart …

Jan 21, 2025 · Heart failure occurs when the heart muscle doesn't pump blood as well as it should. Blood often backs up and causes fluid to build up in the lungs and in the legs. The fluid …

Apr 2, 2024 · An electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) is a quick test to check the heartbeat. It records the electrical signals in the heart. Test results can help diagnose heart attacks and …

Oct 20, 2022 · Pediatric patients with known heart conditions may be at risk of ventricular arrhythmia and require a different approach compared with patients with ventricular arrhythmia …