Pericarditis Diagnosis
If screening tests or check-ups reveal abnormal results, your WellStar physician may perform further evaluations regarding pericarditis. Nevertheless, the majority of cases are diagnosed by history and physical examination.
Procedures
- Physical Examination
- Chest X-rays
- Electrocardiogram (ECG)
- Echocardiogram
- Cardiac Stress Tests
- Cardiac Computerized Tomography (CT) Scan or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- Coronary Catheterization or angiogram
- Blood tests