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What is the primary purpose of a cardiac catheterization?
What is the primary purpose of a cardiac catheterization?
- To manage irregular heart rhythms
- To visualize the blood vessels and inside of the heart (correct)
- To improve blood flow in the arteries
- To place a tube-like wire in blood vessels
Which of the following procedures involves the use of a balloon to open narrowed blood vessels in the heart?
Which of the following procedures involves the use of a balloon to open narrowed blood vessels in the heart?
- PTCA (correct)
- Cardiac catheterization
- Coronary angiogram
- Stent placement
What does a coronary angiogram primarily reveal?
What does a coronary angiogram primarily reveal?
- The blood pressure in the heart
- The rhythmic disorders of the heart
- The electrical activity of the heart
- Blockages in the blood vessels of the heart (correct)
What is the function of a stent in medical procedures involving blood vessels?
What is the function of a stent in medical procedures involving blood vessels?
What term describes an irregular heart rhythm?
What term describes an irregular heart rhythm?
Flashcards
Cardiac Catheterization Purpose?
Cardiac Catheterization Purpose?
To visualize the blood vessels and inside of the heart.
PTCA Meaning?
PTCA Meaning?
A procedure (Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty) that uses a balloon to open narrowed blood vessels in the heart.
Coronary Angiogram Function?
Coronary Angiogram Function?
Primarily reveals blockages in the blood vessels of the heart.
Stent Purpose?
Stent Purpose?
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Arrhythmia Definition?
Arrhythmia Definition?
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Study Notes
Cardiac Catheterization
- A procedure to visualize the blood vessels and inside of the heart, used to assess the condition of the heart.
- Recommended by doctors to diagnose heart conditions.
Coronary Angiogram
- A diagnostic test that shows the blood vessels of the heart.
- Reveals blockages in the patient's arteries, helping doctors identify heart problems.
Catheter
- A tube inserted into a blood vessel to perform medical procedures.
- Used in angioplasty to guide the procedure and improve blood flow.
PTCA
- A procedure using a balloon to open narrowed blood vessels in the heart.
- Improves blood flow in the coronary arteries, helping to treat heart disease.
Stent
- A wire tube-like device placed to keep a blood vessel open.
- Prevents the blood vessel from narrowing again after angioplasty.
Arrhythmia
- Irregular heart rhythm, leading to an abnormal heartbeat.
- Can be a symptom of heart disease or other conditions, requiring medical attention.
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