Kidnapped by the SLA. On February 4, 1974, at the age of 19, Patty Hearst was taken hostage by members of the Symbionese Liberation Army, who aimed to garner a hefty ransom from her wealthy father.
There is also a blood test for B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP), which can indicate active heart failure. Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) to assess the heart rate and rhythm. This test can often detect heart disease, heart attack, an enlarged heart, or abnormal heart rhythms that may cause heart failure.
Heart Valve Problems. During a routine physical exam, your healthcare professional might hear a heart murmur, or notice an abnormality in your pulse or circulation which can signal a heart valve problem. If your healthcare professional does hear a murmur, he or she will probably order some tests.