"Cardiac catheterization (heart cath) is the insertion of a catheter into a chamber or vessel of the heart."
Explore the different diagnostic tests and procedures that can be used to diagnose cardiovascular diseases, such as ECG, echocardiogram, exercise stress test, cardiac catheterization, and more.
Anatomy and Physiology of the Cardiovascular System: Understanding the anatomy and physiology of the heart, blood vessels, and circulation is fundamental to learning about diagnostic tests for cardiovascular diseases.
Cardiovascular Diseases: An overview of cardiovascular diseases, including their pathophysiology, epidemiology, and clinical presentation.
Diagnostic Tests and Procedures: A comprehensive list of diagnostic tests and procedures used in cardiology.
Electrocardiography (ECG/EKG): The basics of electrocardiography, including how electrocardiographs work, how to interpret ECG/EKG results, and common abnormalities seen on ECG/EKG.
Echocardiography: The principles of echocardiography, its use in identifying structural abnormalities, valvular diseases, and assessing myocardial function.
Holter Monitoring: Understanding the use of Holter monitoring in identifying arrhythmias or assessing the effectiveness of treatment.
Exercise Testing: The principles of exercise testing, the different types of exercise tests, and their use in assessing cardiac function.
Imaging Techniques: The various imaging techniques used in cardiology, including CT scans, MRIs, and nuclear medicine studies, and their clinical applications.
Blood Tests: A review of blood tests used to identify cardiovascular diseases or assess cardiac function.
Cardiac Catheterization: The principles of cardiac catheterization, its use in diagnostics and treatment, and the risks and benefits of the procedure.
Risk Stratification: The principles of risk stratification and risk assessment, including the use of scoring systems and risk calculators.
Interpretation of Test Results: Understanding how to interpret test results and the necessary steps taken to implement the results.
Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG): A non-invasive diagnostic test that records the electrical activity of the heart and can detect abnormalities in heart rhythm, size and structure.
Stress Test: A test that is performed to evaluate how well your heart responds to exercise, and to help diagnose coronary artery disease.
Echocardiogram: A non-invasive test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart to evaluate its size and shape, as well as blood flow through the heart and major blood vessels.
Holter Monitor: A small, portable device that records the heart’s electrical activity over a period of 24 to 72 hours, to help diagnose any heart rhythm problems that may occur only intermittently.
Event Monitor: A portable device that can be worn for several weeks, to record the heart’s electrical activity only when an abnormal heart rhythm is felt by the patient.
Coronary Angiography: An invasive test used to visualize the blood vessels in the heart, in order to diagnose blockages or narrowing that may cause chest pain or other heart symptoms.
Cardiac CT Scan: A non-invasive imaging test that uses x-rays to create detailed images of the structures of the heart and nearby blood vessels.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): A non-invasive imaging test that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of the heart and surrounding blood vessels.
Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE): An invasive test that uses a probe inserted into the esophagus to create a detailed image of the heart and adjacent blood vessels.
Cardiac Catheterization: An invasive test that involves passing a thin, flexible tube (catheter) through the blood vessels and into the heart to measure pressure and take samples of blood to test for blockages or other abnormalities.
"This is done both for diagnostic and interventional purposes."
"A common example of cardiac catheterization is coronary catheterization that involves catheterization of the coronary arteries for coronary artery disease and myocardial infarctions ('heart attacks')."
"Catheterization is most often performed in special laboratories with fluoroscopy and highly maneuverable tables."
"These 'cath labs' are often equipped with cabinets of catheters, stents, balloons, etc."
"Monitors show the fluoroscopy imaging, electrocardiogram (ECG), pressure waves, and more."
"Monitors show the fluoroscopy imaging, electrocardiogram (ECG), pressure waves, and more."
"These 'cath labs' are often equipped with cabinets of catheters, stents, balloons, etc. of various sizes to increase efficiency."
"Coronary catheterization involves catheterization of the coronary arteries for coronary artery disease and myocardial infarctions ('heart attacks')."
"Catheterization of the coronary arteries is done for coronary artery disease and myocardial infarctions ('heart attacks')."
"The insertion of a catheter into a chamber or vessel of the heart is done both for diagnostic and interventional purposes."
"Monitors show the fluoroscopy imaging, electrocardiogram (ECG), pressure waves, and more."
"Catheterization is most often performed in special laboratories with fluoroscopy and highly maneuverable tables."
"Coronary catheterization involves catheterization of the coronary arteries for coronary artery disease and myocardial infarctions ('heart attacks')."
"Coronary catheterization involves catheterization of the coronary arteries for coronary artery disease and myocardial infarctions ('heart attacks')."
"Cardiac catheterization (heart cath) is the insertion of a catheter into a chamber or vessel of the heart."
"Monitors show the fluoroscopy imaging, electrocardiogram (ECG), pressure waves, and more."
"This is done both for diagnostic and interventional purposes."
"Catheterization is most often performed in special laboratories with fluoroscopy and highly maneuverable tables."
"These 'cath labs' are often equipped with cabinets of catheters, stents, balloons, etc. of various sizes to increase efficiency."