Term
| 5 methods of Dx testing for cardiology: |
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Definition
1. CXR
2. EKG
3. holter monitor
4. Echo
5. angiogram/coronary arteriogram |
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Term
| 3 methods for echocardiogram: |
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Definition
1. transthoracic
2. transesophageal
3. stress echocardiogram |
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Term
| echocardiogram is the gold standard for: |
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Definition
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Term
| what are other uses of the echocardiogram? (5) |
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Definition
1. eval size of chambers
2. valve fxn
3. determine the ejection fraction
4. eval vol status
5. eval congenital anomalies |
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Term
| what is the gold standard for assessing coronary arteries/blood flow? |
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Definition
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Term
| what are the indications for angiogram? |
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Definition
| ischemia: symptomatic (angina) or ECG indicated |
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Term
| 6 major risks with the coronary arteriogram: |
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Definition
1. heart attack/arrhythmias
2. stroke
3. trauma to catheterized artery
4. allergic rxn to dye
5. infection
6. perforation of heart or arteries |
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