5 Questions
What is the primary purpose of a cardiac catheterization?
To visualize the blood vessels and inside of the heart
Which of the following procedures involves the use of a balloon to open narrowed blood vessels in the heart?
PTCA
What does a coronary angiogram primarily reveal?
Blockages in the blood vessels of the heart
What is the function of a stent in medical procedures involving blood vessels?
To keep a blood vessel open
What term describes an irregular heart rhythm?
Arrhythmia
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.
Test your knowledge of cardiac procedures including cardiac catheterization and coronary angiogram. Learn about medical procedures related to the heart and blood vessels.
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