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Doctors may find evidence of atherosclerosis in the course of a physical exam. Signs may include:

If signs of atherosclerosis are present, diagnostic tests may be performed. Diagnostic tests may include one or more of the following:

Blood tests. Can detect increased levels of cholesterol and blood sugar that can increase risk for atherosclerosis

Electrocardiogram (EKG). Records electrical activity of your heart and may show evidence of a heart attack, either in the past or in progress

Angiogram. Pinpoints blockages in the heart’s blood circulation. An X-ray contrast dye is injected into the coronary arteries, and fast-moving X-ray images are monitored on a screen while the dye flows through the arteries.

Other imaging tests. Ultrasound exams, computerized tomography (CT) scans, and magnetic resonance angiograms (MRAs) allow the doctor the study the arteries for signs of atherosclerosis or other problems.

Doppler ultrasound. Measures blood pressure in the limbs and helps determine the amount of blockage in the arteries