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.
An ECG can detect abnormalities in your heart's rhythm and certain patterns that suggest portions of the heart may not be getting enough blood flow. The ECG may also show whether you are having a heart attack or find evidence of a previous heart attack. However ECGs are not perfect tests.