Is your heart healthy? Check with these essential tests

Blood tests

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TMT (the treadmill test)

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ECG (Electrocardiogram)

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Echocardiogram

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Is your heart healthy? Check with these essential tests

Check your heart health with these essential TESTS

Blood tests

TMT (the treadmill test)

ECG (Electrocardiogram)

Echocardiogram