chap 5 diagnosis and test Flashcards
cardiac enzyme
a blood test that measures the levels of creatine kinase, lactate dehydrogenase, and troponin. these are released into the blood when myocardial calls die
c-reactive protein
blood test that measues the level of inflammation
homocysteine
a blood test that measures the level of amino acid, that damage blood vessel wall
lipid profile
a blood test that provides comprehensive picture of blood levels of cholesterol and triglycerides
Holter monitor
procedure to document arrhythmia that occurs infrequently
angiography
radiologic procedure in which radiopaque contrast dye is injected into a blood vessels to outline
Doppler ultrasonography
radiologic procedure use doppler technology along with ultra-high frequency sound waves
multiple-gated acquisition (MUGA) scan
nuclear medicine procedure that takes images of the heart chamber at various times. calculated ejection fraction
myocardial perfusion scan
nuclear medicine procedure that combines a cardiac exercise stress test with an intravenous injection of radioactive tracer
calcium channel blocker drug
treats angina pectoris and hypertension
digitalis drug
treats congestive heart failure
diuretic drug
causes sodium to be excreted in the urine
lipid-lowering drug
treats hypercholesterolemia, “statin”
nitroglycerin drug
treats angina pectoris
thrombolytic drug
breaks apart a blood clot that is blocking blood flow through an artery
