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Your health care provider will perform a physical exam and measure your blood pressure. The following tests may be done to diagnose or rule out angina:Coronary angiographyCoronary risk profileECGExercise tolerance test (stress test or treadmill t...
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Date:April 23, 2009
An electrocardiogram(ECG) is a test that records the electrical activity of the heart.
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Date:September 3, 2008
Electrocardiography is a commonly used, noninvasive procedure for recording electrical changes in the heart. The record, which is called an electrocardiogram(ECG or EKG), shows the series of waves that relate to the electrical impulses that occur ...
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Detailed information on electrocardiogram, including how the EKG/ECG is performed and what happens after the procedure
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The electrocardiography unit, also called an electrocardiograph, is an apparatus that indirectly measures the heart''s electrical activity and records it as a graphic tracing.Electrocardiography is used to detect heart-function abnormalities. It in...
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Did you know that electrical currents flow throughout your body? Because the strongest of these travels through your heart, doctors are able to monitor your heart by placing electrical sensors on the surface of your skin.
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The ECG (also known as EKG) is a test that records electrical signals from your heart onto a paper strip. The pattern of these signals can tell the doctor whether your heart is normal, under stress, or experiencing electrical problems, strain, or damage.
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The electrocardiogram(ECG) displays important information about the heart, including the occurrence of a heart attack or lack of oxygen, whether conduction of the heartbeat is disturbed, or its rate or rhythm altered. It is useful as a rapid indic...
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Detailed information on an electrocardiogram (EKG) procedure, including how the procedure is performed, reasons for the procedure, and pre- and post-evaluation instructions
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The Harvard Health Letter celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. In the first of a series, the Health Letter takes a look back at three decades in medicine.
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.
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Date:February 23, 2009
Stress echocardiography is a test that uses ultrasound imaging to determine how the heart muscles respond to stress. It is mainly used to diagnose and evaluate coronary artery disease.Echocardiography stress test; Stress test- echocardiography.A s...
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Date:April 23, 2009
Stress echocardiography, or stress echo, is a test that records images of your heart before and after exercise. By comparing the images, your doctor can tell whether your heart is getting enough blood to meet its increased demand for oxygen.
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An exercise stress test is a screening tool to test the effect of exercise on your heart. It provides an overall look at the health of your heart.Exercise ECG; ECG- exercise treadmill; EKG- exercise treadmill; Stress ECG; Exercise electrocardiogra...
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Date:April 23, 2009
A stress test is primarily used to identify coronary artery disease. It requires patients to exercise on a treadmill or exercise bicycle while their heart rate, blood pressure, electrocardiogram(ECG), and symptoms are monitored.The body requires m...
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A stress test is primarily used to identify coronary artery disease. It requires patients to exercise on a treadmill or exercise bicycle while their heart rate, blood pressure, electrocardiogram(ECG), and symptoms are monitored.The body requires m...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery
Detailed information on exercise electrocardiogram, including how the exercise EKG/ECG is performed and what happens after the procedure
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Used to evaluate heart function, a stress test requires that a patient exercises on a treadmill or exercise bicycle while his or her heart rate, breathing, blood pressure, electrocardiogram(ECG), and feeling of well being are monitored.When the bo...
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An exercise stress test shows your heart's response to exercise. The test records your heartbeat while you walk on a treadmill or ride a stationary bike. It can be done in a hospital, a test center, or a doctor's office. The test is also called a stress electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG).
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The CPK isoenzymes test measures the different forms of creatine phosphokinase(CPK) in the blood. CPK is an enzyme found mainly in the heart, brain, and skeletal muscle.Creatine phosphokinase- isoenzymes; Creatine kinase- isoenzymes; CK- isoenzyme...
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Date:February 19, 2009
The creatine kinase test measures the blood levels of certain muscle and brain enzyme proteins.Creatine kinase(CK or CPK) is an enzyme(a type of protein) found in muscle and brain. Normally, very little CK is found circulating in the blood.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Cardiac marker tests identify blood chemicals associated with myocardial infarction(MI), commonly known as a heart attack. The myocardium is the middle layer of the heart wall composed of heart muscle.
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Echocardiogram is a test that uses sound waves to create a moving picture of the heart. The picture is much more detailed than x-ray image and involves no radiation exposure.Transthoracic echocardiogram(TTE); Echocardiogram- transthoracic; Doppler...
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Date:April 12, 2007
Echocardiography is a diagnostic test that uses ultrasound waves to create an image of the heart muscle. Ultrasound waves that rebound or echo off the heart can show the size, shape, and movement of the heart''s valves and chambers as well as the f...
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An echocardiogram (echo) is an imaging test. It helps your doctor evaluate your heart. Here is how it works.
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Detailed information on echocardiography, including types and how the procedure is performed
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Detailed information on a echocardiography (echo) procedure, including how the procedure is performed, reasons for the procedure, and pre- and post-evaluation instructions
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Echocardiography is a diagnostic test that uses ultrasound waves to produce an image of the heart muscle and the heart''s valves.Echocardiography is used to diagnose certain cardiovascular diseases, and is one of the most widely used diagnostic tes...
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Creatine phosphokinase(CPK) is an enzyme found mainly in the heart, brain, and skeletal muscle. This article discusses the test to measure the amount of CPK is the blood.
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Date:February 19, 2009
Cardiac marker tests identify blood analytes associated with myocardial infarction(MI), commonly known as a heart attack.Cardiac markers help physicians to assess acute coronary syndromes and to identify and manage high-risk patients. Creatine kin...
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Sestamibi stress test; MIBI stress test; Myocardial perfusion scintigraphy.Thallium stress test is a nuclear imaging method that shows how well blood flows into the heart muscle, both at rest and during activity.This test is done at a medical cent...
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Date:May 13, 2009
A thallium heart scan is a diagnostic test that uses a special perfusion-scanning camera and a small amount of thallium-201, a radioactive substance, injected into the bloodstream to produce an image of the blood flow to the heart.A thallium heart...
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Cardiac nuclear imaging is also called a "perfusion scan.” A radioactive tracer is delivered into the bloodstream. Then a camera scans the tracer in the blood as it flows through the heart muscle.
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The technetium heart scan is a non-invasive nuclear scan that uses a radioactive isotope called technetium to evaluate blood flow after a heart attack.The technetium heart scan is used to evaluate the heart after a heart attack. It can confirm tha...
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What are the possible side effects of a nuclear stress test? Does the thallium injection in any way compromise kidney function?
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A thallium heart scan is a test using a special camera and a small amount of radioactive substance injected into the bloodstream to make an image of the blood flow to the heart.A thallium heart scan is used to evaluate the blood supply to the hear...
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Since my bypass operation in 1996, my cardiologist has me take a thallium stress test every year. The results are always fine. I'm worried that the radiation from these tests is going to give me some kind of radiation-related cancer. Do I really need it?
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The technetium heart scan is a noninvasive nuclear scan that uses a radioactive isotope called technetium to evaluate blood flow after a heart attack.The technetium heart scan is used to evaluate the heart after a heart attack. It can confirm that...
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According to recent reports, the radiation used during a heart stress test can set off security alarms used in buildings and airports.
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Ultrasound involves the use of high-frequency sound waves to create images of organs and systems within the body.An ultrasound machine creates images that allow various organs in the body to be examined. The machine sends out high-frequency sound ...
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Date:March 27, 2009
Ultrasonography is a diagnostic technique that involves directing high frequency sound waves at tissues in the body to generate images of anatomical structures. Ultrasonography is also called sonography, diagnostic sonography, and echocardiography...
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Detailed information on ultrasonograpy, also called sonography including information on how the procedure is performed
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Detailed information on ultrasound and the potential risks and benefits An ultrasound scan is a diagnostic technique which uses high-frequency sound waves to create an image of the internal organs. A screening ultrasound is sometimes done during the course of a pregnancy to monitor normal fetal growth and verify the due date. Ultrasounds may be performed at various times throughout pregnancy for different reasons:
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A thyroid ultrasound, or sonogram, is a diagnostic imaging technique used to evaluate the structure of the thyroid gland. The thyroid is an endocrine gland, which means that it releases its secretions directly into the bloodstream or lymph.
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My Ob/Gyn said they found fluid in the baby's kidneys during my 20-week ultrasound, so I have to have a level 2 ultrasound done. What does this mean?
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Diagnostic medical sonography, or ultrasound, is a technique using high frequency sound to create images of specific areas of the body to diagnose various pathologies. The diagnostic medical sonographer performs examinations, records anatomic cond...
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Ultrasonography is the study of internal organs or blood vessels using high-frequency sound waves. The actual test is called an ultrasound scan or sonogram.
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Since diagnostic sonography utilizes a nonionizing form of energy, there are no known bioeffects. Thus, diagnostic sonography is applied to a large spectrum of clinical disorders, including obstetrical, gynecological, abdominal, urologic, pediatri...
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Serum myoglobin is a test that measures the amount of myoglobin in the blood.Myoglobin is a protein in heart and skeletal muscles. When you exercise, your muscles use up any available oxygen.
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Date:February 23, 2009
Coronary angiography is a procedure that uses a special dye(contrast material) and x-rays to see how blood flows through your heart.Cardiac angiography; Angiography- heart; Angiogram- coronary.Coronary angiography is usually done along with cardia...
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Date:April 23, 2009
Angiography is a special type of x-ray that allows your coronary arteries to be viewed and recorded on film. Your doctor can see if the blood vessels to your heart are clogged.
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CTA creates images of arteries throughout the body. A contrast medium (x-ray dye) is injected to make the blood vessels stand out. Pictures are then taken with the CT scanner. The CT images are processed by a computer to make a three-dimensional picture.
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Angiography is the x-ray study of the blood vessels. An angiogram uses a radiopaque substance, or dye, to make the blood vessels visible under x ray.
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Angiography is the x-ray study of the blood vessels. An angiogram uses a radiopaque substance, or dye, to make the blood vessels visible under x ray.
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Angiography is the x-ray(radiographic) study of the blood vessels. An angiogram uses a radiopaque substance, or contrast medium, to make the blood vessels visible under x ray.
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Angiography is the x-ray(radiographic) study of the blood vessels. An angiogram uses a radiopaque substance, or contrast medium, to make the blood vessels visible under x ray.
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Angiography is the x-ray(radiographic) study of the blood vessels. An angiogram uses a radiopaque substance, or contrast medium, to make the blood vessels visible under x ray.
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Blood pressure measurement is the non-invasive measurement of the pressure exerted by the circulating blood on the walls of the body''s arteries.The purpose of non-invasive blood pressure measurement is to detect any changes from normal values, whi...
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A review of the methods and technology available for home monitoring, which can be an important aid to lowering your blood pressure.
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Measurement is also performed to monitor the effectiveness of medication and other methods used to control hypertension.Blood pressure should be routinely checked every one to two years. Hypertension often has no symptoms that would make the patie...
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Did you know you can purchase your own blood pressure monitor and check the reading yourself at home?
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You can take your own blood pressure reading using a digital monitor.Blood pressure is the force of blood as it moves from the heart through the blood vessels. You can take your own blood pressure reading using a digital monitor. Take readings as often as your doctor instructs. Take each reading at the same time of day.
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BNP is a hormone produced by the body when the heart is enlarged. Testing a person's BNP level is an easy and accurate way to help doctors diagnose congestive heart failure.
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Heart magnetic resonance imaging(MRI) is a imaging method that uses powerful magnets and radio waves to create pictures of the heart. It does not use radiation(x-rays).Unlike x-rays and computed tomographic( CT) scans, which use radiation, MRI use...
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Date:May 13, 2009
A computed tomography(CT) scan of the heart is an imaging method that uses x-rays to create detailed pictures of the heart and its blood vessels.CAT scan- heart; Computed axial tomography scan- heart; Computed tomography scan- heart; Calcium scori...
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Date:February 4, 2009
Computed tomography(CT) of the chest is performed to diagnose a variety of symptoms, including vascular, cardiac, airway disease as well as cancers that can occur in the thoracic region of the body.The purpose of the CT scan is to noninvasively an...
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CT scans can detect calcium in arteries, but the presence of calcium does not automatically indicate the presence of heart disease. The test may still be of some benefit to those with an intermediate risk but without symptoms.
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Detailed information on ultrafast computed tomography (CT) scan, including reasons for the procedure, risks of the procedure, what to expect, and discharge instructions
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Detailed information on ultrafast computed tomography scans, also called ultrafast CT scan or ultrafast CAT scan, including information on how the procedure is performed
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Detailed information on cardiac diagnostic and surgical procedures The following procedures are often used in the evaluation and treatment of cardiovascular disease. Consult your physician or heart care professional for more specific information.
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