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11 Cards in this Set
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What is an Echocardiography used for
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evaluating size/shape/position of structures
choice for valve problems |
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dobutamine echocardiogram
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used if Pt can't do a stress echo
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what is coronary angiography for
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Determines patency of coronary arteries and collateral circulation
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things to remember before a stress echo (meals,smoking,caffeine)
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No heavy meals
No smoking 6-8 hours prior no caffeine 6-8 hours prior |
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Things to check before a cardiac cath
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BUN and CRT
allergy to iodine Pt is NPO for 6-8 |
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how often should vitals be taken post cardiac cath
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15 min x 4
30 min x 4 60 min x 4 |
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How to Dx a DVT
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ultrasound doppler flow
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what is an angiogram used to test?
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narrowing structures
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Reasons for a carotid duplex doppler
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checks carotid artery blood flow
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MOST IMPORTANT LABS
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Cardiac enzymes
(CK) (CKMB) (Troponin) |
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If Pt has HYPERkalemia what will you see on an EKG
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elevated T-wave
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