How Is Hypertensive Heart Disease Diagnosed?
Your doctor will look for certain signs of hypertensive heart disease, including: • High blood pressure • Enlarged heart and irregular heartbeat • Fluid in the lungs or lower extremities • Unusual heart sounds Your doctor may perform tests to determine if you have hypertensive heart disease, including a electrocardiogram, echocardiogram, cardiac stress test, chest X-ray, and coronary angiogram.
