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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?

PTCA (correct)

Cardiac catheterization

Coronary angiogram

Stent placement

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?

<p>To keep a blood vessel open</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term describes an irregular heart rhythm?

<p>Arrhythmia</p> Signup and view all the answers

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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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Test your knowledge of cardiac procedures including cardiac catheterization and coronary angiogram. Learn about medical procedures related to the heart and blood vessels.