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Leslie Ramirez
on Oct 20, 2024
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Mr. Thompson is a cardiology patient who says he has had episodes of his heart "racing" unexpectedly, even when he is sitting down and even a few times while he was sleeping. The cardiologist has performed a stress test and found no abnormalities. Which of the following tests would you expect the cardiologist to order next?
A) Chest X-ray
B) Holter monitor
C) Cardiac catheterization
D) Angiography
E) CABG
Holter Monitor
A portable device for continuously monitoring the electrical activity of the heart for 24 hours or longer.
Cardiology Patient
An individual receiving medical attention for conditions related to the heart and its functioning.
Stress Test
A medical test that assesses how the heart works under physical stress, often involving exercise or medication that mimics exercise on the heart.
- Determine which diagnostic tests are utilized for heart conditions and understand their objectives.
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Learning Objectives
- Determine which diagnostic tests are utilized for heart conditions and understand their objectives.