Heart diseases are often called silent killers because they can progress quietly until a major event, like a heart attack, occurs. Fortunately, modern cardiac diagnostics now allow doctors to detect heart problems long before they become life-threatening.
Dr. Nitin Agrawal, a Gold Medalist and Chief Interventional Cardiologist at Apex Hospital, Moradabad, emphasizes that early diagnosis through advanced cardiac tests can prevent complications and save countless lives.
1. ECG (Electrocardiogram) – The First Step in Heart Diagnosis
An ECG is one of the most common and simplest tests to assess your heart’s electrical activity. It helps detect:
Irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias)
Heart muscle damage
Poor blood flow to the heart
It’s quick, painless, and often the first test recommended if you experience chest pain, palpitations, or dizziness.
2. Echocardiography – The Heart’s Ultrasound
Echocardiography, or Echo, uses sound waves to create moving images of your heart. This test evaluates:
Heart structure and chamber size
Pumping strength (ejection fraction)
Valve function
Fluid around the heart
Dr. Nitin Agrawal uses advanced 2D and 3D echo machines to get detailed insights into cardiac performance, helping in early detection of conditions like heart failure or valvular heart disease.
3. Treadmill Test (TMT) – Assessing the Heart Under Stress
The TMT measures how your heart responds to physical exertion.
During the test, you walk on a treadmill while your ECG, heart rate, and blood pressure are continuously monitored.
It’s especially useful for:
Detecting coronary artery disease (CAD)
Assessing exercise tolerance
Evaluating post-angioplasty or bypass outcomes
If you experience chest pain or shortness of breath during exertion, this test provides vital diagnostic clues.
4. Holter Monitoring – 24-Hour Rhythm Tracker
Not all heart rhythm problems occur during a short ECG test. That’s where Holter Monitoring comes in.
It’s a portable device worn for 24–48 hours to continuously record your heart’s electrical activity.
It helps detect:
Hidden arrhythmias
Palpitations or skipped beats
Bradycardia or tachycardia episodes
Dr. Agrawal analyzes Holter data to diagnose rhythm abnormalities and plan personalized treatment.
5. ABPM (Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring) – Real-World BP Measurement
Many patients show normal blood pressure in a clinic but have high readings at home, known as white coat hypertension.
ABPM records your blood pressure for 24 hours, even during sleep, to reveal:
Day-night BP variations
Hidden hypertension
Effectiveness of medication
It helps in managing hypertension with greater precision and preventing long-term damage to the heart and kidneys.
6. Coronary Angiography – Visualizing the Arteries
ManyA Coronary Angiography is a gold-standard test to identify blockages in the coronary arteries.
A special dye and X-rays are used to visualize blood flow and pinpoint areas of narrowing or blockage. This test helps decide whether a patient needs:
Angioplasty (stenting)
Bypass surgery
Medication management
Dr. Nitin Agrawal is highly skilled in performing radial route angiographies, ensuring minimal discomfort and faster recovery.
7. Cardiac Catheterization – Detailed Insight into Heart Function
This minimally invasive procedure measures pressures inside the heart chambers and assesses oxygen levels.
It provides critical information for diagnosing:
Congenital heart defects
Valve disorders
Heart muscle weakness
It’s often performed alongside angiography to get a comprehensive understanding of heart health.
8. AICD & Pacemaker Evaluation – Preventing Sudden Cardiac Death
For patients with severe arrhythmias or heart failure, devices like Pacemakers and Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (AICD) are life-saving.
Dr. Agrawal specializes in their implantation and long-term monitoring to ensure continuous and safe heart rhythm management.
Why Choose Dr. Nitin Agrawal for Advanced Cardiac Testing
With over 15 years of experience and 10,000+ successful cardiac procedures, Dr. Agrawal combines expertise with compassion.
At Apex Hospital, Moradabad, patients receive:
State-of-the-art cardiac testing facilities
Accurate diagnosis and timely intervention
Personalized cardiac care plans
Early detection can change the course of heart disease. These modern cardiac tests not only diagnose problems—they save lives.
Takeaway
Your heart deserves attention before symptoms become serious. Regular check-ups and advanced diagnostic tests are your best defense against heart disease.
Schedule your cardiac evaluation today with Dr. Nitin Agrawal at Apex Hospital, Moradabad, and take a proactive step toward a healthy heart.