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proBNP When the Heart Is Under Pressure
When the heart is under strain, it releases chemical signals into the bloodstream. proBNP is one of them. In the emergency department, this test helps us determine whether shortness of breath is coming from heart failure or another cause. It is powerful when interpreted in context.
X Ray The First Look
X-ray is one of the oldest imaging tools in medicine — and still one of the most useful. Fast, low radiation, and widely available, it’s often the first step in diagnosing fractures, pneumonia, collapsed lungs, and more. Here’s when it helps — and when it doesn’t.
Not Just Heartburn, When Chest Pain Is a Heart Attack
A heart attack occurs when a coronary artery suddenly becomes blocked, cutting off blood flow to heart muscle. Learn the symptoms, how it is diagnosed, and why rapid treatment saves lives.