what is the name of the test to see condition of your heart
Blood tests. When your heart muscle has been damaged, as in a heart attack, your body releases substances in your blood. Blood tests can measure the levels of these substances and show if, and how much of, your heart has been damaged. The most common test after a heart attack checks levels of troponin in your blood.
Examples include: 1  Echocardiogram â a soundwave picture to look at the structure and function of the heart. 2  Ambulatory ECG â a recording during activity to look for abnormal heart rhythms. 3  Exercise test â a study to measure your heartâs performance and limitations.