What tests are used to diagnose heart disease in women?
To diagnose heart disease in women, risk factors and health history are determined and blood tests are taken during a physical exam, followed by more in-depth tests, if needed. Cardiologist Suzanne Steinbaum, DO, discusses available methods.
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