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What are the tests for left-sided heart failure?

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LEFT SIDED FAILURE: The usual test for left sided failure includes pro bnp and if elevated suggest l.V failure .Next test is chest x-ray and if it shows cardiomegaly with evidence of chf. Next test is echocardiography and finally left ventriculography.

Answered 3/28/2013

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Dr. Francis Uricchio answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Multiple: Physical examination, chest x-ray, bnp (brain natruretic peptide) are the tools used most of the time. In some cases, echocardiography and cardiac catheterization are required.

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Answered 8/22/2013

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