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.
Your doctor may use an echo test to look at your heartâs. structure and check how well your heart is working. This test may be needed ifâ¦. â¢ You have a heart murmur. â¢ Youâve had a heart attack. â¢ You have unexplained chest pains. â¢ Youâve had rheumatic fever. â¢ You have a congenital heart defect.