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Diagnostic Tests Flashcards

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Cholesterol

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Determine risk of buildup of fatty deposits in your arteries

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Triglycerides

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Free circulating fat, determines risk for developing heart disease

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LDL

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Predict risk of heart disease and stroke

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HDL

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Measure the amount of high density lipoprotein (good cholesterol)

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Troponin

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Proteins are released into the bloodstream when cardiac muscles have been damaged

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PT/PTT/INR

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Determines how fast the blood clots

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EKG

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Records electrical signals of the heart

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Echo

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Uses sound waves to create a picture of the heart (ultrasound)

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Albumin

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Checks your liver and kidney function. Protein in blood plasma. Low albumin allows for fluid to escape into the intersistial spaces causing edema.

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