Cardiac Function Test
- 1. Cardiac Function Tests By: Krystal Roberson S By: Krystal Roberson
- 2. Electrocardiography (EKG) S Process of recording the electrical activity of the heart S Detects abnormal cardiac rhythm and myocardium damage
- 3. EKG Procedure S Patient lays still on bed S Small pads are placed on arms, legs, and chest to help with the conduction of electrical impulses S Several electrodes are attached to the small pads S The electrodes are hooked to the machine which traces your heart activity onto a paper
- 4. EKG Results Normal Abnormal S The heart beats in a S The heartbeat is too slow regular rhythm usually 60 S ( less than 60 per and 100 beats per minute minute) S The tracing looks normal S The heartbeat is too fast S ( more than 100 beats per minute) S The heart rhythm is not regular S The tracing does not look
- 5. Cardiac Catheterization S Checks the blood flow in the coronary arteries, blood flow, and blood pressure in the chambers of the heart S Checks how well the heart valves work and defects in the way the wall of the heart moves
- 6. Procedure S Patient lays still on table and are connected to an EKG machine so that heart activity is recorded during the test S Sedative is given via IV line for relaxation S Cardiac catheter is inserted in groin and advances to different parts of the hearts vessels and chambers S Dye is injected into the heart and pictures of the arteries are taken as the dye moves through them
- 7. Results S A cardiologist reviews the results S The results will tell whether: S The coronary arteries are normal or have narrowing or blockage S The hearts pumping action and pressures are normal or abnormal S If the heart valves are working properly or not
- 8. Holter Moniter S Portable EKG device S Records heart rhythm over time insider or outside doctors office S Used two evaluate symptoms that may be heart related
- 9. Procedure S A technician fits you with the monitor S Five stickers are attached to your chest and wires connect to them and the monitor S Usually worn for 1-2 days during which no baths or shower can be taken S Patient keeps diary of any symptoms that occur
- 10. Results S Doctor looks over the monitor recorder and what you’ve written in your activity diary S The monitor may reveal a heart condition or your doctor may need to do more tests to find out what are causing the symptoms