Do you need a heart checkup? Christopher Malin had always been diligent about his health, so he was used to getting the basic tests — blood pressure readings and blood tests for cholesterol and ...

A heart PET scan is a noninvasive imaging test that uses a small amount of radiation. It helps doctors understand how the heart functions and whether it is healthy. Cardiac or heart PET scans create ...

Echocardiograms. Stress tests. Cardiac calcium tests. You may well have had some or all of these. Your doctor may have recommended certain ones annually, even if you’re at low risk for heart disease.