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Cardiovascular System

Crucial Diagnostic Test


1. Electrocardiograph ( EKG, ECG)
The EKG is a graphic representation of the electrical activity of the heart
in a non invasive procedure. It shows a three dimensional perspective
of the electrical function of the heart.
Common uses of the EKG
1. To measure the heart for a short time period, such as during a
physical or an assessment
2. Ongoing monitoring using telemetry while the patient is an
inpatient
3. Ambulatory monitoring for a 24 hours period while the patient goes
about normal daily activity
4. Stress test
2. Cardiac Chaterization
(Angiography)
• This is an invasive procedure used to examine the coronary arteries
and intracardiac structures, as well as to measure cardiac output,
intracardiac pressures, and oxygenation
3. Echocardiograph
• An ultrasound of the heart provides a noninvasive examinationof
intracardiac structures and blood flow

How does the test work ?


Sound waves are directed to and deflected by the heart, causing and
echo that is detected by the echocardiograph, which is interprered by
the physician.
4. Nuclear cardiology
These test determine
myocardial perfusion and
contractility of the heart,
ischemia, infarction, wall
motion, and ejection fraction.

How does the test work ?


Radioisotopes are injected
through the IV. The radiation
detector monitors the flow of
the radioisotope as it flow
through the heart.
6. Hemodynamic monitoring
Hemodynamic monitoring
measure cardiac output and
intracardiac pressure.
What to do ?
• Check for bleeding at venipuncture site
Arterial Blood Gas (ABG)
This determine the patient’s ventilation, tissue oxygenation and acid-
base status

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