Heart Diagnostic Imaging

Question 1

x-ray of vessels after injection of a contrast medium to show plaques in the cardiac vessels and level of occlusion

Answer 1

Angiogram

Question 2

using real time US to visualize the structure and function of the carotid arteries to screen for blockages and risk for stroke/evaluate stent placement

Answer 2

Carotid ultrasound

Question 3

continuous x-ray procedure to visualize the heart and lungs. Has been largely replaced due to high radiation dose

Answer 3

Fluoroscopy

Question 4

radioactive material is introduced that cumulates in areas of higher chemical activity i.e. heart disease or cancer

Answer 4

PET scans

Question 5

a catheter inserted in a peripheral artery is advanced to the coronary arteries and a contrast is injected to allow imaging of stenosis or occlusion of the vessels. Also, a type of procedure in which a stent, angioplasty etc. may be performed.

Answer 5

Cardiac catheterization

Question 6

used to diagnosis and evaluate ischemic heart disease and MI Thallium is used to identify blood flow & areas of stress-induced ischemia. Used with exercise test

Answer 6

Myocardial Perfusion Imaging

Question 7

noninvasive test that uses ultrasound to assess internal structures: size of chambers, wall thickness, EF, movement of valves, septum, and abnormal wall movement

Answer 7

Echocardiogram

Question 8

inserted through vessels into right side of heart. Measures central venous pressure, pulmonary artery pressure, and pulmonary capillary wedge pressures

Answer 8

Central Line (Swan-Ganz Catheter)

Question 9

reveal abnormalities of lung fluids, overall cardiac shape and size, and aneurysm

Answer 9

CXR