India, Sept. 29 -- When it comes to detecting issues with the heart, there are a number of different tests that help doctors with the diagnosis. Also Read | Did you know probiotics can improve cognition? Physician explains how and shares other brain boosters

Interacting with HT Lifestyle for World Heart Day, which is observed on September 29 every year, cardiac surgeon Dr Ajeet Bana shared that with the variety of assessments widely available, it can be difficult for patients to understand what each test actually tells us.

"There is no single test that provides a complete picture of heart health," he noted. "Each investigation answers a different clinical question, and the choice depends on symptoms, age, family history and individual r...