In this episode, we cover the process of diagnosing heart disease, specifically coronary artery disease, valvular disease, and electrical abnormalities of the heart. We discuss the most common symptoms of each, patient presentation, lab tests/biomarkers, and scans that everyone needs to know. By the end of the podcast, you should better understand heart disease diagnosis and the warning signs to be aware of.

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Timestamps

00:00:00 Overview: Diagnosis of Heart Disease

00:01:17 Sponsor: IM8

00:02:56 Disclaimer: Understanding Diagnosis Should Be Tailored to Each Person

00:04:22 The Process of Diagnosing a Patient

00:05:50 Symptoms, Presentation, and Risk Factors of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)

00:09:12 Physical Examination of Coronary Artery Disease

00:11:35 Labs & Biomarkers of Coronary Artery Disease

00:13:37 Non-Invasive Testing for Coronary Artery Disease

00:16:21 Cardiac Catheterization: Gold Standard for Diagnosing Coronary Artery Disease

00:18:11 Asymptomatic Patients with Coronary Artery Disease

00:21:31 Calcium Scoring CT Scan

00:24:31 Cardiac Catheterization for Asymptomatic Patients?

00:26:40 Sponsor: Sisu Saunas

00:27:50 Problems With Heart Valves

00:29:45 Aortic Stenosis Symptoms, Presentation, and Risk Factors

00:32:05 Labs & Tests to Diagnose Aortic Stenosis

00:33:30 Aortic Leakage Symptoms, Physical Examination, and Tests

00:35:07 Leakage of the Mitral Valve Symptoms, Presentation, and Tests

00:38:15 Atrial Fibrillation Symptoms, Presentation, Labs, and Tests

00:43:49 Heart Block (Slow Heart Rate) Symptoms, Patient Presentation, Diagnosis Labs, and Tests

00:47:49 Recap on Diagnosis of the 3 Main Categories of Heart Disease

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