Alternative tests for heart disease can be used to check the blood supply to your heart.

These tests usually start with the simplest, such as:

· EKG or electrocardiogram

· Holter monitor

· Echocardiogram

· Exercise stress test

and proceed to those that are more complicated, such as:

· Nuclear scan stress Test

· Cardiac catheterization.

These alternatives may require drugs, radioactive tracers or a more complex procedure. At this time, your doctor feels that a basic, stress echocardiogram is appropriate for you.

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