Section: 4.2.1 - Laboratory Tests, Chest X-Ray and Fluoroscopy | Medical-Surgical 1 | NextGenU.org

  • Student Learning Outcomes:
    • Discuss the common blood laboratory test performed in CV disorders.
    • Discuss diagnostic procedures.
    • Discuss indications.
    • Discuss interprofessional interventions if applicable. 
    Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour 31 minutes.

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    • Required Learning Resources and Activities
    • Read: Checking pulse, Blood pressure, Echocardiogram, electrocardiogram, stress tests, tilt tests, MRI, Cardiac CT, Thallium scan, coronary angiogram, Blood tests. (9 minutes)

    • Read Physical exams and blood tests, non-Invasive and invasive tests for heart disease. (8 minutes)

    • Read content under, “Characteristics of ECG monitoring devices,” “Use of ECG monitoring devices in Japan,” and “Conclusions.”

    • Read What should you know, what to expect, benefits and risks of fluoroscopy procedure. (4 minutes)

    • Read What Should You Know, What to Expect (3 mins)

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