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.
What EKG Results Reveal About Your Heart Health. Electrocardiogram (EKG) tests help doctors identify and diagnose present or past heart abnormalities. For those with a history of heart disease or anyone over 40, they are an important part of any doctor visit. Electrodes attached to strategic locations on the patientâs body measure the heartâs electrical impulses which are displayed on a computer monitor and then printed.