- Sleep Apnea - Diagnosis | NHLBI, NIH
To diagnose sleep apnea, your healthcare provider will ask you to see a sleep specialist or go to a center for a sleep study You may also be asked to keep a sleep diary
- COPD - Diagnosis | NHLBI, NIH
Screening is especially important if you have family members with AAT deficiency or who were diagnosed with COPD in their 40s or 50s or have liver disease Likewise, if you are the first in your family to learn that AAT deficiency is part of your genetic makeup, ask your provider for advice on talking with family members about your results
- Atrial Fibrillation - Diagnosis | NHLBI, NIH
Learn the questions your healthcare provider will ask and the tests you may get to diagnose and screen for atrial fibrillation Tests include electrocardiogram, blood tests, and echocardiography
- Sickle Cell Disease - Diagnosis | NHLBI, NIH
Today's Faces of Sickle Cell Disease: Cassandra Trimnell In 1987, Cassandra Trimnell became the first child in Iowa to be diagnosed with sickle cell disease through the state’s newborn screening program
- Heart Failure - Diagnosis | NHLBI, NIH
Learn about how heart failure is diagnosed Heart failure is a condition in which your heart can't pump enough blood for your body's needs
- Atherosclerosis Diagnosis - NHLBI, NIH
To diagnose atherosclerosis, your healthcare team will run screening tests, ask about your medical and family history, and do a physical exam Risk estimator apps can help assess your risk of atherosclerosis complications
- Cystic Fibrosis - Diagnosis | NHLBI, NIH
Diagnosing cystic fibrosis takes several steps Your healthcare provider may diagnose cystic fibrosis based on your symptoms and the results of genetic and sweat chloride tests It is important to diagnose cystic fibrosis as early as possible Newborn screening makes it possible to detect the disease early in life Early treatment helps prevent complications and can improve survival
- Coronary Heart Disease - Diagnosis | NHLBI, NIH
Your healthcare provider may diagnose your coronary heart disease based on your symptoms, medical and family history, risk factors, and some diagnostic tests and procedures
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