6: Which CAD Test? Flashcards
In diagnostic testing for CAD, would you recommend EKG, CXR, or transthoracic echocardiogram for the following?
Show strain on heart chambers.
EKG
In diagnostic testing for CAD, would you recommend EKG, CXR, or transthoracic echocardiogram for the following?
Get a patient’s baseline status.
EKG
In diagnostic testing for CAD, would you recommend EKG, CXR, or transthoracic echocardiogram for the following?
Diagnose arrhythmias.
EKG
In diagnostic testing for CAD, would you recommend EKG, CXR, or transthoracic echocardiogram for the following?
Can reveal hypokinetic or akinetic areas of the heart.
Transthoracic Echo
In diagnostic testing for CAD, would you recommend EKG, CXR, or transthoracic echocardiogram for the following?
May reveal pulmonary edema.
CXR
In diagnostic testing for CAD, would you recommend EKG, CXR, or transthoracic echocardiogram for the following?
Reveals wall motion abnormalities.
Transthoracic Echo
In diagnostic testing for CAD, would you recommend EKG, CXR, or transthoracic echocardiogram for the following?
Show past or evolving MI.
EKG
In diagnostic testing for CAD, would you recommend EKG, CXR, or transthoracic echocardiogram for the following?
May reveal enlarged cardiac silhouette.
CXR
In diagnostic testing for CAD, would you recommend EKG, CXR, or transthoracic echocardiogram for the following?
View all 4 heart chambers.
Transthoracic Echo