Diagnostic Procedures Lecture 1 Flashcards
1
Q
The choice of which (and how many) tests to perform depends on several things.
A
- patient’s risk factors,
- history of heart problems
- current symptoms and the
- doctor’s interpretation of
these factors.
2
Q
People being evaluated for possible heart disease are usually given
A
simple tests first, then more complicated ones
3
Q
Major screening tool
A
- Rhythm abnormalities
- Evidence for CAD
- Evidence of heart muscle
damage
4
Q
Non-Invasive tests
A
ECG Resting Holter Chest X-Ray Echocardiogram Exercise Stress Test CT Scan MRI MRA
5
Q
Invasive Tests
A
MUGA scan Thallium stress test Pharmocologic stress test PET test Stress echocardiography TEE Cardiac Cath
6
Q
Specific tests depend on the patient’s particular problem(s) and ?
A
the physician’s assessment
