HOW
AORTIC STENOSIS
IS DIAGONISED?

FOLLOWING TESTS ARE PERFORMED TO DIAGNOSE AORTIC STENOSIS

Auscultation:

Your cardiologist will use a stethoscope to listen to the sounds of your heart.

Electrocardiogram (ECG):

Sensors are attached to your skin to measure the electrical impulses given off by your heart, displayed as waves on a monitor or printed on paper.

Chest X-ray:

An X-ray image of your chest allows your doctor to check the size and shape of your heart. A chest X-ray can also reveal calcium deposits on the aortic valve.

Echocardiogram:

This is also known as an ultrasound; it uses sound waves to produce an image of your heart, which helps your doctor closely examine the aortic valve.

Cardiac catheterization:

In this test, a dye is Injected into your heart through your arm or groin to make your heart more visible on an X-ray

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