Catheterization Laboratory Quiz

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A Device that restores a normal heartbeat by sending and electric pulse or shock to the heart. It is used to prevent or correct an arrhythmia, a heartbeat that is uneven or that is too slow or too fast.

It is a type of medical imaging that shows a continuous x-ray image on a monitor, much like an x-ray movie.

A device that shows the electrical and pressure waveforms of the cardiovascular system for measurement and treatment.

It uses a transducer or probe to generate sound waves and produce images of blood vessels. When used to evaluate the coronary arteries.

Uses sound waves to produce pictures of the inside of the body.

It is a series of stopcocks that control blood, flush solution of contrast medium.

A test that is used primarily to monitor high doses of unfractionated (standard) heparin therapy.

A short plastic tube placed within a vein or artery, through which various catheters are passed for local or central diagnostic or therapeutic interventions.

A proprietary iodized oily agent that selectively remains in tumors for prolonged periods of time, and enhances the efficacy of certain chemotherapeutics.

High pressure inflation device designed to exert pressure for balloon inflation and deflation.