Chapter 11 Cardiovascular System Lab Tests Flashcards
1
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Cardiac biomarkers
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Chemicals are measured in the blood as evidence of a heart attack
2
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Lipid tests (lipid profile)
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Measurement of cholesterol and triglycerides (fat) in a blood sample
3
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Lipoprotein electrophoresis
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Lipoproteins are physically separated and measured in a blood sample
4
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Angiography
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X-ray imaging of blood vessels after injection of contrast material
5
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BNP test
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Measurement of BNP in blood