Cardiovascular system/ diagnostic tests and procedures
- 1. Cardiovascular SystemDiagnostic tests and procedures
- 2. Genetic predisposition, stress, diet and lack of physical activity can cause cardiovascular disease. Those are some examples of procedures used by medical professionals to detect any abnormalities in its functioning…
- 3. Cardiac Scan (CT)Computed tomography- painless test that uses an x-ray machine to take detailed pictures of the heartX-ray machine will take pictures while moving around the body in the circle motionEach picture will record some parts of the heartComputer will then put those pictures together in three- dimensional (3D) picture of the heart
- 4. CT scan is usedto look for calcium build ups in the coronary arteries, which may be an early sign of coronary heart disease (CHD) for problems with heart function and heart valvesproblems with aorta
- 5. Halter monitorIs a portable devise used for continuously monitoring activity of the heart for at least 24 hours, electrocardiography (ECG)Is also used for monitoring brain activity. electroencephalograph (EEG)Halter monitor is used for monitoring signs of cardiac arrhythmias or epileptic events, because of extended wear
- 6. Doppler ultrasoundAs a noninvasive test, to measure blood flow, pressure. It uses high frequency sound waves of red blood cellsCan estimate how fast blood flows by measuring the rate of its frequency
- 7. It is used to diagnoseBlood clotsHeart walls defects and congenital heart diseaseNarrowing of arteriesBlocked arteriesPoorly functioning valves Problems with aorta
- 8. Many diagnostic tests can show if the heart or vascular disease is presentAll of those tests can be performed on outpatient basis. This means the overnight in the hospital is not required
Editor's Notes
- #2: Ludmila Kilanski