Laboratory Tests And Procedures

Question 1

Cardiac catheterization

Answer 1

A catheter is introduced into a vein or artery to measure pressure and flow patterns of blood

Question 2

Cardiac enzymes

Answer 2

A blood test to measure enzymes released into the blood after a heart attack

Question 3

Doppler ultrasound

Answer 3

An instrument used to measure blood flow in blood vessels via sound waves

Question 4

Echocardiogram

Answer 4

Produces images of the heart via sound waves or echoes

Question 5

Electrocardiogram

Answer 5

Recording electricity flowing through the heart

Question 6

Event monitor

Answer 6

A monitor worn for up to two weeks that can record irregularities in the heartbeat

Question 7

Holter monitor

Answer 7

A monitor worn for 24 hours that can record heart irregularities

Question 8

MIBI scan

Answer 8

A radioactive chemical is injected intravenously and shows perfusion of the blood in the heart muscle

Question 9

PET scan

Answer 9

Radioactive chemicals are injected into the bloodstream and travel to the heart where cross sectional images of the blood and functional activity of the heart

Question 10

Stress test

Answer 10

An ECG plus blood pressure and heart rate are recorded as the patient walks on a treadmill

Question 11

Angiography

Answer 11

X-ray of blood vessels after injection of a contrast medium into the bloodstream