What tests might I have to diagnose a diastolic heart murmur?

What tests might I have to diagnose a diastolic heart murmur?

Your provider may refer you to a cardiologist (doctor specializing in the heart) for additional tests. Heart tests can tell your provider about your heart’s rhythm and structure. Your provider may recommend:

• Echocardiogram: This is one of the most common tests used to evaluate a heart murmur. An echocardiogram (echo) uses ultrasound to take pictures of your heart and evaluate the function of your heart muscle and valves.
• Chest X-ray: Uses safe beams of radiation to create images of your heart, bones and lungs.
• Electrocardiogram (EKG): Records your heart’s electrical activity.