Patient question
What is an effective way to ask questions when I don't understand medical terms in my heart test results?
Answer reviewed by Liu Jihong, Chief Physician
Professional answer
You can circle the terms you don't understand and ask what they describe, whether they need to be interpreted with other tests, what the next steps are, and what changes would require an earlier follow-up. Do not equate a single term directly with a diagnosis or severity, and do not replace your doctor's personalized assessment with online interpretations.