
The diagnosis of heart failure is typically done by a medical professional, such as a cardiologist. A physical exam and laboratory tests are used to assess the state of your heart and its function.
Your doctor may also order imaging tests such as an electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) or echocardiogram (ultrasound of the heart).
An ECG can show how well your heart is working by detecting any abnormal rhythms, while an echocardiogram can help determine how much blood is being pumped from your ventricles each time they contract.
Other diagnostic tests that might be performed include MRI scans to measure the size and structure of your heart, chest X-rays to look for signs of fluid in the lungs, cardiac catheterization to evaluate blood flow through coronary arteries, or a stress test which measures how well your body responds when it’s put under strain.





