Cardiology diagnostic tests and procedures - Article Index

Encyclopedia - Cardiology Diagnostic Tests And Procedures: Encyclopedia - Cardiology Diagnostic Tests And Procedures
The diagnostic tests in cardiology are methods of identifying heart conditions associated with healthy vs. unhealthy, pathologic, heart f...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cardiology Diagnostic Tests And Procedures: Encyclopedia Ii - Cardiology Diagnostic Tests And Procedures - Medical Imaging
Cardiology diagnostic tests and procedures - Coronary catheterization. Coronary catheterization uses pressure monitoring and blood samp...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Computed Tomography: Encyclopedia - Computed Tomography
Computed tomography (CT), originally known as computed axial tomography (CAT) and body section roentgenography, is a medical imaging meth...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cardiac Stress Test: Encyclopedia - Cardiac Stress Test
A cardiac stress test is a medical test performed to evaluate relative arterial blood flow increases to the heart muscles during exercise...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Computed Tomography: Encyclopedia Ii - Computed Tomography - History
The CT system was invented in 1972 by Godfrey Newbold Hounsfield of EMI Central Research Laboratories (now Sensaura [1] owned by Creative...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cardiac Stress Test: Encyclopedia Ii - Cardiac Stress Test - Further Research
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has expanded the choice of modalities available for cardiac stress testing. MRI has superior spatial res...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Computed Tomography: Encyclopedia Ii - Computed Tomography - Diagnostic Use
Since its introduction in the 1970s, CT has become an important tool in medical imaging to supplement X-rays and medical ultrasonography....   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Computed Tomography: Encyclopedia Ii - Computed Tomography - History
The CT system was invented in 1972 by Godfrey Newbold Hounsfield of EMI Central Research Laboratories (now Sensaura [1] owned by Creative...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Heart: Encyclopedia - Heart
The heart (Latin cor) is a hollow, muscular organ that pumps blood through the blood vessels by repeated, rhythmic contractions. The term...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Coronary Catheterization: Encyclopedia - Coronary Catheterization
A coronary catheterization is a minimally invasive procedure to access the coronary circulation and blood filled chambers of the heart us...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Computed Tomography: Encyclopedia Ii - Computed Tomography - Three Dimensional 3d Reconstruction
Computed tomography - The principle. Mathematically the result of a CT scan is a 3 dimensional matrix of numbers representing the radio...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Computed Tomography: Encyclopedia Ii - Computed Tomography - Diagnostic Use
Since its introduction in the 1970s, CT has become an important tool in medical imaging to supplement X-rays and medical ultrasonography....   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cardiac Stress Test: Encyclopedia Ii - Cardiac Stress Test - Purpose
The American Heart Association recommends EKG treadmill testing as the first choice for patients with medium risks of coronary heart dis...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cardiac Stress Test: Encyclopedia Ii - Cardiac Stress Test - Test Overview
The patient either walks on a treadmill or is given IV medications to "simulate exercise" while connected to an EKG machine, usually the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Computed Tomography: Encyclopedia Ii - Computed Tomography - Principles
X-ray slice data is generated using an X-ray source that rotates around the object; X-ray sensors are positioned on the opposite side of ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cardiac Stress Test: Encyclopedia Ii - Cardiac Stress Test - Variations
Some patients with abnormal resting EKG's or those who are unable to walk safely can be exercised pharmacologically instead of walking on...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Computed Tomography: Encyclopedia Ii - Computed Tomography - Principles
X-ray slice data is generated using an X-ray source that rotates around the object; X-ray sensors are positioned on the opposite side of ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cardiac Stress Test: Encyclopedia Ii - Cardiac Stress Test - Risks
Absolute contraindications to cardiac stress testing include acute MI within 48 hrs, unstable angina not yet stablized with medical thera...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cardiac Stress Test: Encyclopedia Ii - Cardiac Stress Test - Diagnostic Value
The American Heart Association journal, Circulation, describes: Aa treadmill test sensitivity of 68%; specificity of 70%: Nuclear test se...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Heart: Encyclopedia Ii - Heart - The Human Heart
Heart - Structure. In the human body, the heart is normally situated slightly to the left of the middle of the thorax, underneath the s...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Coronary Catheterization: Encyclopedia Ii - Coronary Catheterization - Diagnostic Procedure Description
During coronary catheterization (often referred to as a cath by physicians), blood pressures are recorded and X-Ray motion picture shadow...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Heart: Encyclopedia Ii - Heart - The Human Heart
Heart - Early development. The human embryonic heart (EHR) begins beating at approximately 21 days after conception, or five weeks afte...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Heart: Encyclopedia Ii - Heart - The Hearts Of Other Animals
The heart of fish have only two chambers: one atrium and one ventricle. In fish, the system has only one circuit. The blood pumps through...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Coronary Catheterization: Encyclopedia Ii - Coronary Catheterization - History
Coronary catheterization was introduced in the late 1950s. One of the first, presumably because of ethical concerns and fellow physicians...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Heart: Encyclopedia Ii - Heart - The Hearts Of Other Animals
Heart - Heartbeat. Smaller animals have faster heartbeats. This is evident within a species as well, as the young beat their hearts fas...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Coronary Catheterization: Encyclopedia Ii - Coronary Catheterization - Patient Participation
The patient being examined or treated is usually awake during coronary catheterization, ideally with only local anaesthesia and minimal g...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Heart: Encyclopedia Ii - Heart - First Aid
See cardiac arrest for emergencies involving the heart If a person is encountered in cardiac arrest (no heartbeat), cardiopulmonary resus...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Coronary Catheterization: Encyclopedia Ii - Coronary Catheterization - Equipment
Coronary catheterization is performed in a cardiac catheterization lab, usually located within a hospital. With current designs, the pati...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Heart: Encyclopedia Ii - Heart - Diseases And Treatments
The study of diseases of the heart is known as cardiology. Important diseases of the heart include: Coronary heart disease is the lack o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Coronary Catheterization: Encyclopedia Ii - Coronary Catheterization - Catheterization To Physically Treat Luminal Disease
By changing the diagnostic catheter to a guiding catheter, physicians can also pass a variety of instruments through the catheter and int...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cardiology Diagnostic Tests And Procedures: Encyclopedia Ii - Cardiology Diagnostic Tests And Procedures - Electrophysiology
Cardiology diagnostic tests and procedures - Electrocardiogram. Electrocardiography (ECG/EKG) monitors electrical activity of the heart...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cardiology Diagnostic Tests And Procedures: Encyclopedia Ii - Cardiology Diagnostic Tests And Procedures - Bedside
Cardiology diagnostic tests and procedures - History. Obtaining a medical history is always the first "test", part of understanding the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cardiology Diagnostic Tests And Procedures: Encyclopedia Ii - Cardiology Diagnostic Tests And Procedures - Laboratory
Cardiology diagnostic tests and procedures - Blood tests. A variety of blood tests are available for analyzing cholesterol transport be...   » Read the article