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.
Blood tests can help doctors assess your heart health, by checking your risk for developing heart and circulatory disease. Blood tests can help doctors assess your heart health, by checking your risk for developing heart and circulatory disease. If you've already been diagnosed with a heart condition, blood tests can help monitor your condition and the effects of your medicines if you are taking any. What is a blood test? A blood test is when a sample of your blood is taken for testing in a laboratory.