Chapter 7: Diagnostic Testing

Question 1

What are the test to diagnose cardiovascular diseases?

Answer 1

Angiography, Cardiac Catheterization (Cath), Doppler Ultrasound, Echocardiography (Echo), Electrocardiography (ECG or EkG), and Holter Monitor.

Question 2

What is an Angiography?

Answer 2

A radiographic (X-Ray) examination of blood vessels after injection of a contrast medium into the bloodstream.

Question 3

What is a Cardiac Catheterization (Cath)?

Answer 3

A thin, hallow tube is inserted into a large blood vessel that leads to the heart to determine how well the heart is functioning.

Question 4

What is a Doppler Ultrasound?

Answer 4

Sound waves measure blood flow in vessels.

Question 5

What is an Echocardiography (Echo)?

Answer 5

Sound waves produce images of the heart.

Question 6

What is an Electrocardiography (ECG or EKG)

Answer 6

Produces a recording of the electrical activity of the heart.

Question 7

What is a Holter Monitor?

Answer 7

An abdominal heart rhythms are recorded with a compact ECG over a 24hr period.