
Endomyocardial biopsy
A heart biopsy is a diagnostic procedure. It involves removing a small amount of tissue from the inner lining of your heart muscle. A specialist in a lab (pathologist) examines the tissue under a microscope. They look for changes in cells that indicate damage or abnormalities.
What are other names for a heart biopsy?
Healthcare providers also use these terms for heart biopsy:
Cardiac biopsy.
Endomyocardial biopsy.
Myocardial biopsy.