Heart Diseases Flashcards

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Angiogram

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  • florescent dye injected into arteries
  • x-Ray scan is taken
  • search for blockages/reduced blood flow
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Electrocardiogram (ECG)

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•measures electrical signals create by heart beat

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Check for enzymes in blood

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•damaged heart cells release enzymes into bloodstream

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What are 3 ways to detect problems in the heart?

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An Angiogram
Electrocardiogram (ECG)
Check for enzymes in the bloodstream

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