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 What tests should be done if a heart problem is suspected, and what is the cost? Echo, ECG, angiogram, TMT—you may have heard of these various types of heart-related tests. If a heart problem is suspected or identified, a doctor may recommend undergoing several such examinations. Even for healthy individuals, getting a heart check-up once a year—even in the absence of apparent issues—can help detect problems early, allowing for prompt treatment and the reduction of health risks. You should seek an immediate heart examination if you experience symptoms such as becoming short of breath during light physical activity, excessive fatigue, difficulty breathing, a rapid heartbeat, dizziness, or chest pain that radiates toward the left arm. Which tests should be performed, and under what circumstances? ECG An Electrocardiogram (ECG) is a test that uses electrical equipment to record the heart's various activities and conditions in the form of a graph. The information displayed on this gra...