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| Allows study of the electrical activity (conduction system) through the heart. |
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| What is a Electrocardiogram (EKG) |
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| A portable EKG machine with a memory to provide continuous cardiac monitoring for 24-48 hours. |
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| What is a Holter Monitor? |
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wear loss clothing
do normal daily activity |
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| What should a pt do while wearing a Holter Monitor? |
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| Visualizes and records the size, shape, position, and behavior of the heart's internal structures, esp the valves. |
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| What is an echocardiogram? |
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| A flexible endoscopic probe with an ultrasound transducer is passed the back fo the throught into the esophagus. Images are taken as the probe moves down into the stomach. |
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| What is a Transesophgeal Echocardiogram (TEE)? |
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| How long with a TEE last? |
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| What is required before a TEE is performed? |
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| When can you give a pt food or fluids after a TEE? |
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| 3D images of body structures without radiation. |
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| all metal must be removed |
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| What should be done before an MRI? |
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| A radioactive material is injected intravenously and the heart is scanned to evaluate function. |
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| What is a Multiple-gated acquisition scan (MUGA) |
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NPO 2hours before procedure
signed consent |
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| What is required before a MUGA? |
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| What post test measures should be taken after a MUGA? |
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| A noninvasive way of assessing the presence and severity of CAD by recording a person's cardiovascular response to exercise. |
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the pt can no longer continue
the pt maximum heart rate is reached
symptoms intervene
significant changes are detected on a EKG. |
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| When is a stress test stopped? |
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| How do you find out a person's maximum heart rate? |
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NPO 2 hours before test
signed consent
give beta blockers if prescribed |
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| What are some pre-test measures for a stress test? |
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| A cath in inserted into a vein or artery and is threaded into the heart chambers, coronary arteries, or both, under fluoroscopy. A dye is injected into cath. |
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| What is a Cardiac Catheterization? |
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NPO morning before test
signed consent
give sedative if ordered
tell pt to expect a flush sensation when dye is injected |
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| What are some pre-test measures for a Cardiac Cath? |
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Check puncture site
maintain pressure per protocol if vascular seal is not used
monitor VS
monitor peripheral pulse on affected extremity
enforce bed rest as ordered |
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| what are some post-procedure measures for a cardiac cath? |
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| Assesses the acid-base balance by measuring pH. |
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| What is an atrial blood gas? (ABG) |
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| creatine phsophokinase (CPK-MB) |
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| What levels should be elevated up to 24 hours after a MI? |
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| Damage to the myocardial wall will elevate what? |
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| if CPK-MB is elevated how many times should you check it? |
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| What levels will be elevated in a pt after an MI? |
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| If troponin levels are elevated how many times should it be checked? |
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WBC
RBC
H&H: hematocrit and hemoglobin
Platelet count |
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cholesterol
triglycerides
lipoproteins |
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| A lipid profile measures what? |
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| B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) |
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| What is lab is usually elevated in heart failure? |
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| What is a protein elevated in system inflammation? |
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