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Cardiovascular Syste
Lab Tests & Diagnostic Procedures
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| lipid tests | Measurement of triglyceride and cholesterol levels in the blood |
| MUGA scan | Radioactive Chemicals and a scanner produce images of the motion of the heart wall |
| Lipoprotein tests | Measurement of HDL and LDL in blood |
| angiography | X-ray images of blood vesserls after contrast is injected into the bloodstream |
| serum enzyme tests | Measurement of substances in the blood that indicate a heart attack |
| electrocardiography | Recording electricity through the heart |
| echocardiography | Sound waves produce images of the heart |
| Sestemibi scan | Radioactive test to detect blood flow in vessels |
| Doppler ultrasound | Sound waves measure blood flow in vessels |