6: Which CAD Test? Flashcards

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In diagnostic testing for CAD, would you recommend EKG, CXR, or transthoracic echocardiogram for the following?

Show strain on heart chambers.

A

EKG

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In diagnostic testing for CAD, would you recommend EKG, CXR, or transthoracic echocardiogram for the following?

Get a patient’s baseline status.

A

EKG

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In diagnostic testing for CAD, would you recommend EKG, CXR, or transthoracic echocardiogram for the following?

Diagnose arrhythmias.

A

EKG

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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.

A

Transthoracic Echo

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In diagnostic testing for CAD, would you recommend EKG, CXR, or transthoracic echocardiogram for the following?

May reveal pulmonary edema.

A

CXR

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6
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In diagnostic testing for CAD, would you recommend EKG, CXR, or transthoracic echocardiogram for the following?

Reveals wall motion abnormalities.

A

Transthoracic Echo

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In diagnostic testing for CAD, would you recommend EKG, CXR, or transthoracic echocardiogram for the following?

Show past or evolving MI.

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EKG

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In diagnostic testing for CAD, would you recommend EKG, CXR, or transthoracic echocardiogram for the following?

May reveal enlarged cardiac silhouette.

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CXR

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In diagnostic testing for CAD, would you recommend EKG, CXR, or transthoracic echocardiogram for the following?

View all 4 heart chambers.

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Transthoracic Echo

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