Chapter 6 Diagnostic Tests & Procedures

Question 1

Angiogram

Answer 1

Used to locate a blockage of an artery

Question 2

Cardiac Catherization

Answer 2

Insertion of catheter (hollow tube) in the femoral artery to gain access to the coronary arteries

Question 3

Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)

Answer 3

Bypassing the blocked artery w/ another artery taken from the patient from somewhere else

Question 4

Coronary angiogram

Answer 4

Special dye is released into coronary artery through a catheter that was inserted through the femoral artery. This is used to visually check for blockages.

Question 5

Balloon Angioplasty w/ stent

Answer 5

Balloon with a stent/wire cage-like tool is inserted into vessel to open a clogged artery. Balloon is then removed and the stent is left to keep the vessel from collapsing. 3-4 stents are typically used.

This is a temporary fix. Plaque can still adhere to the stent.

This procedure is minimally invasive, so the pt is still awake.

(AKA PCTA- percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty)

Question 6

Who preforms a balloon angioplasty?

Answer 6

Usu preformed by an interventional cardiologist

Question 7

Defibrillation

Answer 7

Shocking of the heart to stop it so it can correct itself and beat normally (AED- Automated External Defibrillator)

Question 8

Pacemaker

Answer 8

Internal defibrillator that regulates heart rate

Question 9

EKG (Electrocardiogram)

Answer 9

Test to analyze conduction through the heart

Question 10

Holter monitor

Answer 10

portable EKG that monitors electrical impulses through the heart

Question 11

Stress test

Answer 11

A procedure that tests how efficiently the heart pumps blood

Question 12

Heart transplant

Answer 12

Only treatment for CHF