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Cardio-ICM
Into to Clincal/Lab Cardiology
9
Medical
Graduate
10/13/2010

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Term
What are two important foci in taking a chest pain history?
Definition

Characterize the Timing, Onset, Quality, Radiation, relieving and precipation factors

Define what degree of exertion affects breathing

Term
Does a normal ECG rule out MI
Definition
NEVER!
Term
What is the role of ECG in Cardiac Diagnositics
Definition

Detecting: MI, LVH, RVH, Arrhythmias, VTach Predisposition, HF Predisposition

 

Term
What is the sensitivity/ specificity for Stress Testing ECG
Definition
Fair Sensitivity, Poor Specificity Esp for Women
Term
What are the advantages of Stess Testing Echo over a regular stress test
Definition

Increased Sensitivity and Specificity

Assesses Global LV Function

Localize Ischemia

Term
Information Obtained by Nuclear Stress Testing
Definition

Indicates areas of low perfusion

Shows Scars: low in Exercise and rest

Left Ventricular EF and Wall Motion

Vasodialator use indicates Atherosclerosis

Term
Information obtained by Echo/Doppler Ultrasound
Definition

Image Chambers: Size and Motion

Image Valves

Term
When is Transesophogeal Echo in particular used?
Definition

View Atrial and AV valves

Assess Thrombus in A.Fib

Evaluation for Valve Surgery

Term
Information provided by Diagnostic Cardiac Cath
Definition

Pressure measurements in all chambers

Flow Measurements (CO)

Estimate Stenosis or Regurg

Coronary Stenosis

LV EF

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