What Is an Atheroma?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
9. Diagnosis
As mentioned, atheromas will often go undetected for a long time, and they will sometimes be found by chance. If you are showing symptoms of conditions like heart disease, for example, then your doctor may request certain tests to find out what the cause of the problem is.
Tests to look for atheromas include an angiography that helps to give medical professionals a visualization of your cardiovascular system. An echocardiogram will also be used, which is similar to an ultrasound. Another method is the ankle-brachial index which can help to look for differences in the blood pressure between the ankle and the arm. Once the correct diagnosis is reached, medical professionals can devise a suitable treatment plan.
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