Jan 29, 2025 · Weakness of the heart muscle, such as cardiomyopathy. Heart attack that damaged the heart muscle. Heart valve disease. Long-term, uncontrolled high blood pressure. …

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.

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 …

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 …

Aug 6, 2024 · Left ventricular hypertrophy is a thickening of the wall of the heart's main pumping chamber, called the left ventricle. This thickening may increase pressure within the heart. The …

Jun 3, 2025 · An ALT test usually isn't done by itself. It's often included in a group of tests called a liver panel or liver function tests. These blood tests also check for other substances related to …

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 …

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 …

Nov 12, 2024 · An echocardiogram uses sound waves to show how blood flows through the heart and heart valves. Sensors attached to the chest and sometimes the legs check the heart …

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 …