1flashcard Chapter 41

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It is termed as contraction of the heart chambers

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systole

Front

It is a dx test termed as a written record of the electrical voltages generated by the contracting heart and provides information about heart rate, rhythm, state of the myocardium, presence or absence of hypertrophy

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Electrocardiogram

Front

It is the volume of blood pumped by the ventricles each minute

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cardiac output

Front

A heartbeat is initiated by the _____ node in the right wall near the entrance of the superior vena cava. NO ABBREVIATION ALLOWED.

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Sino atrial

Front

It is a node located in the lower right atrium

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AV node

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Is a form of x-ray that provides a motion picture record of the size and configuration of the heart, great vessel, lungs, thoracic cage and diaphragm.

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Fluoroscopy

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Its other name is ultrasound cardiography, and has become the primary diagnostic test for congenital heart disease.

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Echocardiography

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Is used to correct an abnormality, such as dilating a narrowed valve by the use of a balloon catheter or other device.

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Interventional Cardiac Catheterization

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Is used to diagnose specific heart disorders in anticipation of surgery.

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Diagnostic cardiac catheterization

Front

What kind of local anesthetic is used for catheter insertion?

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Eutectic mixture of local anesthetic cream