What Is My Doctor Checking During a Physical Exam?
Your doctor will want to perform a physical examination. While your physical exam can’t absolutely rule out or confirm that you have CHD, it can provide clues about your condition. OAS_RICH(“x25”); When you have your exam, your doctor will do the following: • measure your blood pressure • listen to your heart and lungs • check your pulse • check your skin color for signs of poor circulation • listen with a stethoscope for the sound of blood flowing through your arteries Your doctor may also order blood tests to check your total blood cholesterol and HDL cholesterol. If you’ve recently had a heart attack, the presence of certain chemicals in your blood may reveal damage to your heart muscle.
