Diagnostic Tests From Chart Flashcards

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EPS stands for

A

Electrophysiology study

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2
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EPS locates what?

A

Abnormal heart rhythms

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3
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Would would we test for an EPS?

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Often for people with A fib

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What does an echocardiography (ultrasound) test for?

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Evaluates FUNCTIONING heart
Performance of heart muscles, valves, stroke volume
Wall motion analysis

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5
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ECG- who would we test?

A

Congenital cardiomyopathy

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6
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TEE stands for?

A

Transesophageal Echo

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7
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What does TEE test for?

A

LEFT ventricular performance

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Who would we test with TEE?

A

Evaluate cardio embolic stroke

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9
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Stress echo tests for what?

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Evaluates ischemia induced wall motion abnormalities

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Who would we test for stress echo?

A

Pt with dyspnea and fatigue or with atypical chest pain

More with women than men

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What does a contrast echo test for?

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Assess myocardium at risk for damage
Presence or absence of coronary collaterals
Revascularization

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12
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What does SPECT stand for?

A

Single photon emission CT

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13
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What does a SPECT test for?

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Quantify myocardial perfusion defects and contractility defects

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What does a PET test for?

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Visualization and measurement of METABOLIC function

GOLD STANDARD for blood flow measurement and metabolic assessment of the heart

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What does a CT test for?

A

ID masses in CV system
Detects aortic aneurysms
Pericardial thickening

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16
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What does a Spiral CT test for?

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Evaluate the presence of pulmonary embolism

Abnormalities in the heart/lungs

17
Q

For does EBCT stand for?

A

Electron beam CT

18
Q

What does a EBCT test for?

A

Quantify coronary atherosclerosis by detecting calcification

19
Q

Who would we test with EBCT?

A

More done with an older population

20
Q

What does a MUGA stand for?

A

Multi gated acquisition imaging

21
Q

What does a MUGA test for?

A

Calculate left ventricular ejection fraction

22
Q

What does an MRI test for?

A

Evaluate morphology
Cardiac blood flow
Myocardial contractility

23
Q

Who do we test for MRI

A

Valvular disease

Cardiac shunts

24
Q

What does radioactive nuclide perfusion imaging test for?

A

Assessment of coronary perfusion

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Who we test for radioactive nuclide perfusion imaging?
PTs with CAD after treadmill test but before catheterization
26
Who do we test with a pharmacologic stress test
Pt who cant walk on treadmill
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What is a cardiac catheterization used to test for?
Confirmed cardiac dysfunction (valvular dysfunction) or heart disease Left ventricle dysfunction or aneurysm
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Who should we test with cardiac catheterization?
GOLD STANDARD for diagnosing people with CAD
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What does an ergonovine stimulation test for?
Confirms coronary spasm
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Who would we test for ergonovine stimulation?
Prinz Metals Angina
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What does a bronchoscopy test for ?
Eval and management of congenital pulmonary abnormalities Pathological changes in bronchial wall and lumen
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Who would we test in bronchoscopy?
Assess for infection or malignancy