Lab Testing for Heart Disease | Aurora Health Care

Seeing your doctor for a physical exam is a good first step toward staying healthy. However, many heart and vascular conditions are difficult to diagnose from a single exam. That’s why after a complete physical exam and review of your symptoms and health history, your doctor may refer you to one of our labs for additional tests.With Aurora Health Care, you’ll have access to some of the best-equipped labs close to home.What is lab testing?These tests are a valuable tool to help your doctor diagnose, monitor and treat various health conditions, includingheart disease.Lab testing can:Check your electrolyte levels, which include sodium, magnesium and potassium. Abnormal electrolyte levels can help doctors detect kidney, heart and liver disease.Let your doctor know how certain medications, especially diuretics and some heart pills, are workingCheck for enzymes, which are released into the blood when cells are damaged. Some enzymes, such as creatine kinase (CK), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) a...