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| What are two important foci in taking a chest pain history? |
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Definition
Characterize the Timing, Onset, Quality, Radiation, relieving and precipation factors
Define what degree of exertion affects breathing |
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| Does a normal ECG rule out MI |
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Definition
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| What is the role of ECG in Cardiac Diagnositics |
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Definition
Detecting: MI, LVH, RVH, Arrhythmias, VTach Predisposition, HF Predisposition
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| What is the sensitivity/ specificity for Stress Testing ECG |
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Definition
| Fair Sensitivity, Poor Specificity Esp for Women |
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| What are the advantages of Stess Testing Echo over a regular stress test |
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Definition
Increased Sensitivity and Specificity
Assesses Global LV Function
Localize Ischemia |
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| Information Obtained by Nuclear Stress Testing |
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Definition
Indicates areas of low perfusion
Shows Scars: low in Exercise and rest
Left Ventricular EF and Wall Motion
Vasodialator use indicates Atherosclerosis |
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| Information obtained by Echo/Doppler Ultrasound |
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Definition
Image Chambers: Size and Motion
Image Valves |
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| When is Transesophogeal Echo in particular used? |
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Definition
View Atrial and AV valves
Assess Thrombus in A.Fib
Evaluation for Valve Surgery |
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| Information provided by Diagnostic Cardiac Cath |
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Definition
Pressure measurements in all chambers
Flow Measurements (CO)
Estimate Stenosis or Regurg
Coronary Stenosis
LV EF |
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