Tests

Women tend to ignore their risk of heart disease and stroke, and do not seek medical attention as quickly as they should. They are often busy taking care of others, and put their own health last.

As a woman, the most important things you can do to safeguard your health are to know your risk profile, be able to recognize the warning signs of heart disease and stroke, and make the time to schedule any tests your doctor may recommend.

HEART DISEASE TESTS

If you are experiencing some of the symptoms of heart disease, or if you have a higher risk factor, your doctor may recommend a number of tests that will help him or her to diagnose your health and recommend treatment.

You can find a list of the different types of tests for heart disease, and information on how each test is performed, on the Heart and Stroke Foundation website.

STROKE TESTS

If you have symptoms that could be stroke-related, or if you have risk factors for stroke, your doctor may want to conduct a number of tests. These tests will determine whether you have had a stroke, and if you have, what type of stroke has occurred and what parts of your brain have been affected.

The Heart and Stroke Foundation website offers comprehensive list of the different types of tests for stroke and information on how each test is performed.