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X-Rays of the Chest
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Most common non-invasive radiological procedure.
Gives global information about position of the heart and chambers surrounding anatomy |
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Gastrointenstinal studies
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Invasive diagnostic procedure which uses radiographic contrast media to provide radiographic visualization of the upper and lower GI
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Intravenous Pyelogram (IVP)
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Invasive diagnostic X-ray procedure of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder. A radiopaque contrast dye is injected into a vein and concentrated and excreted by kidneys
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Mammography
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Non-invasive X-ray photographs of the breast
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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
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A special scanner that uses a technique based on the analysis and absorption and transmission of high-frequency radio waves by water molecules in tissues placed in a strong magnetic field
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Computerized Tomography (CT)
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Non-invasive diagnostic procedure in which an X-ray beam scans a cross section of the body. Used widely for production of 3D pictures of the soft tissues in the body
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Ultrasound (Sonography)
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Non-invasive procedure that ses high-frequency sound waves to determine th position or size of soft tissue structures within the body. (Used to detect pregnancy)
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Nuclear Medicine studies
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Use of radioactive materials to help diagnose and treat certain diseases.
Ex: brain, bone, thryoid uptake scans, and lung and cardiac imaging. |
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Electrocardiography (ECG,EKG)
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Measurement of the electrical activity in the heart as it pumps blood throughout the body. Impulses appear on paper as waves.
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Cardiac Catherization and angiograpy (Angiogram)
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Invasive procedure where a thin flexible catheter is inserted inot a blood vessel and passed inot hte heart. Once in, contrast medm is released and it is used to highlight any blockages.
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Exercise stress testing
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Non-invasive test used ot evlauate clinical and cardiovascular responses to exercise. Used as a diagnosti can prognostic assessment tool for patiesnt with knwon or suspected IHD.
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Pharmacologic stress testing
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Invasive stress testing alternative for patients who are unable ot undergo exercise testing. Pharmacologic agenst produce stress by causing vasodialative response or by increasing myocardial oxyten demand.
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