Lab Tests Diagnostic Pricedures

Question 1

Cardiac catherization

Answer 1

Catheter is introduced into a vein or artery to measure pressure and flow patterns of blood

Question 2

Angiography

Answer 2

X-ray of blood vessels after injection of a contrast medium into the bloodstream

Question 3

Cardiac enzymes

Answer 3

Blood test to measure blood flow in blood vessels via sound waves

Question 4

Doppler ultrasound

Answer 4

Instrument used to measure blood flow in blood vessels via sound waves

Question 5

Echocardiogram

Answer 5

Produces images of the heart via sound waves or echoes

Question 6

Electrocardiogram

Answer 6

Recording ekevtrucity flowing through the heart

Question 7

Event moniter

Answer 7

A moniter Worn for up to two weeks that can record irregularities in the heartbeat

Question 8

Holter moniter

Answer 8

A moniter worn for 24 hrs that can record heart irregularities

Question 9

MIBI scan

Answer 9

A radioactive chemical is injected intravenously and shows perfusion (flow) of the blood in the heart muscle . If the patient has had an MI thd chemical will be taken up in the area of the MI ( hot spot )

Question 10

PET scan

Answer 10

Radioactive chemicals are injected into the bloodstream and travel to the heart where cross sectional images show the flow of blood and functional activity of the heart

Question 11

Stress test

Answer 11

An EEG plus blood pressure and heart rate are recorded as the patient walks on a treadmill. Shows the hearts response to physical exertion

Question 12

BNP

Answer 12

Determine if patient is in congestive heart failure