Discuss the medical technologies available for a cardiovascular disease.

Question 1

Technology used to detected

Answer 1

Ultrasound
Cardiac ct scan
ECG electrocardiogram
Blood test

Question 2

Ultrasound

Answer 2

show doctor the blood flow through your blood vessels and identify blocked/ narrow arterial

Question 3

Cardiac CT scan

Answer 3

scan of heart, doctor can see calls out deposit ps in arteries that narrow the arteries. If lots of calcium = coronary artery disease is most likely present

Question 4

Electrocardiogram

Answer 4

monitor conditions affecting the heart. Can detect whether the heart’s blood supply is blocked or interrupted by a build-up of fatty substances

Question 5

Blood test

Answer 5

blood sample measures cholesterol, high cholesterol can block arteries