title: Noninvasive cardiac monitoring.
abstract: Several noninvasive techniques are currently utilized to safely assess cardiac function beyond the limits of the physical examination and EKG. These studies can accurately document rhythm and valvular abnormalities as well as the heart's ability to withstand stress. Results of these tests provide a solid base on which to decide if invasive diagnostic or therapeutic modalities may be required.
mesh_terms: D004452:Echocardiography / Q000379:methods; D004562:Electrocardiography / Q000379:methods; D005080:Exercise Test; D006321:Heart / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006334:Heart Function Tests / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008991:Monitoring, Physiologic / Q000379:methods*; D010701:Phonocardiography / Q000379:methods; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging