What Is a Heart Attack?
8. Diagnosis
If you are able, your doctor will likely need to ask about your symptoms. They will also likely want to check your blood pressure, pulse, and temperature. You will also need to have your heart monitored so experts can see how well your heart is working, and to look for signs of a heart attack.
Blood tests may also be taken. This will help doctors to look for signs of high levels of certain proteins in the blood that would be a result of damage to the heart. An electrocardiogram can also be used to help experts to measure the electrical activity in the heart.
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