Non-invasive Cardiac Tests by Kim Delafuente

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Non-invasive Cardiac Tests

Published on Sep 23, 2016

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Non-invasive Cardiac Tests

Holter monitor, echocardiogram, stress echo, thallium stress test

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Like invasive cardiac procedures, these methods are used to determine the extent of cardiovascular disease.

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The are used to evaluate

Symptoms like angina, palpitations (skipped heart beats) and shortness of breath.
They are non-invasive techniques, meaning they do not enter the body.

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Holter monitor

Records the electroactivity of the heart over a 24-48 hour period (or more)

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The patient keeps a diary while wearing the monitor.

They record time of day symptoms occur and what they were doing at the time.

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Echocardiogram

Ultrasound of the heart

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Echocardiograms evaluate:

Structure and function of myocardium
Myocardial size and movement of myocardial walls
Function of heart valves
Movement of blood through the heart
Blood clots in the heart

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Stress echo

Ultrasound of the heart before, during and after exercise.

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Thallium stress test

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