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Cathartic

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Agent causing evacuation of bowel

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C-arm

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mobile fluoroscopy unit used in surgery or at bedside

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Clinical indication

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notation recorded when diagnostic imaging is ordered, indicating reason for procedure

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computed radiology

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use of digital imaging plate instead of film

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computed tomography

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radiographic process producing computerized images of body organs

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contrast media

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substances used in diagnostic imaging procedures permitting radiologist to distinguish between soft tissue structures

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fluoroscopy

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direct observation of deep body structures

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magnetic resonance angiography

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use of magnetic resonance to view blood vessels

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magnetic resonance imaging

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technique used to produce images of interior of body using a powerful magnetic field

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modality

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method of application of any therapeutic agent

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nuclear medicine

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branch of medicine using radioactive isotopes for diagnosis and treatment

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on-call medications

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meds prescribed to be given before a diagnostic imaging procedure

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Ankle Brachial Index

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noninvasive study to measure difference in blood pressure between upper and lower extremities

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arterial doppler ultrasound

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ultrasound designed specifically for testing outer extremities such as arms and legs

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arterial stiffness index

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noninvasive test determining flexibility and health of arterial wall

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B-mode scanning

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image made up of a series of dots, each indicating a single ultrasonic echo

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caloric study

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test to evaluate function of cranial nerve 8

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capillary blood gases

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A diagnostic study primarily performed on infants

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capsule endoscopy

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small capsule is swallowed that records and transmits pictures of the esophagus and small intestine

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cardiac stress test

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noninvasive study giving information about patient’s cardiac function

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colour doppler

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in sonography and echocardiology; colour is used to show direction and speed of blood flow

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doppler ultrasound

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procedure used to monitor moving substances or structures

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echo

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reflection of ultrasound wave back to transducer from a structure in the plane of a sound beam

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electrocardiogram

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graphic recording of electrical impulses that heart generates during cardiac cycle

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electroencephalogram

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graphic recording of electrical activity in the brain

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electromyogram

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record of muscle contraction produced by electrical stimulation

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electronystagmography

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test used to evaluate nystagmus (involuntary rapid eye movement) and muscles that control eye movement

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electrophysiologic study

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method of studying evoked potentials within the heart

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endoscope

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tubular instrument with a light source and viewing lens that can be inserted through body orifice or small incision

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endoscopy

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visualization of the interior of organs and body cavities

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esophageal manometry

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performed in endoscopy department; used to determine severity of disease affecting the swallowing function and to document/quantify gastroesophageal reflux

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evoked potentials

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tests used to evaluate specific areas of the cortex that receive signals from eyes, ears, and lower/upper extremities

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gastrointestinal studies

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diagnostic studies related to the GI system

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holter monitor

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portable device recording heart electrical activity over a specified period of time

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impedance cardiography

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noninvasive monitoring system that measures total impedance (resistance to electricity flow in the heart)

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invasive procedures

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diagnostic/therapeutic techniques that require an incision, entry into body cavity, or interruption of normal body functions

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M-mode echo

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M-mode echocardiography image shows motion of the heart over time

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nerve conduction studies

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studies performed to identify peripheral nerve injury in patients

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noninvasive procedures

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diagnostic/therapeutic techniques not requiring that the skin be broken or body cavity/organ being entered

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obstructive sleep apnea

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cessation of breathing during sleep

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occlusion

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blockage in canal, vessel, passage of body

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real-time imaging

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ultrasound procedure displaying a rapid sequence of images instantaneously while an object is being imaged

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rhythm strip

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cardiac study demonstrating waveform produced by electrical impulses from the electrocardiogram

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spirometry

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study conducted to measure body’s lung capacity and function

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telemetry

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transmission of data electronically to remote location

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tilt table test

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cardiovascular study done with use of a tilt table to test for syncope

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transesophageal echocardiography

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procedure used to assess heart’s function and structures, probe with transducer is inserted down the throat

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two-dimensional m-mode echocardiogram

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technique used to see actual heart structures and their movements

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vascular doppler ultrasound

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procedure that takes real-time video showing patient’s blood flowing through arteries

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vascular duplex scanning

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type of scanning procedure; combines benefits of Doppler with B-mode scanning

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