Heart Attack - Diagnosis



People who are familiar with heart attacks can usually diagnose the condition simply by looking at a patient. To confirm the diagnosis, the patient's heart rate and blood pressure may be measured. Both an electrocardiogram (pronounced ih-LEK-tro-KAR-dee-o-gram) and blood tests provide further evidence for a heart attack. An electrocardiogram is a test that measures the electrical function of the heart.

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