The document discusses various diagnostic methods used to examine the heart and cardiovascular system. An electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) produces a visual representation of the heart's electrical activity over time using electrodes on the chest. A stress ECG monitors the ECG during exercise to assess the heart's response to stress. A Holter monitor tracks heart rhythm continuously for 24-72 hours using electrodes and a recording device. Cardiac catheterization inserts a thin tube into arteries or veins to access the heart. An echocardiogram uses ultrasound to create moving images of the heart's interior. Coronary angiography uses dye and x-rays to examine blood flow through the heart arteries.

1. CHEST X-RAY
WHICHARE?
ELECTROCARDIOGRAPH
The electrocardiogram is the visual
representation of the electrical
activity of the heart as a function
of time, which is obtained, from
the body surface, in the chest, with
an electrocardiograph in the form
of a continuous tape.
PHYSICAL EXAM
The Physical Examination is the
exploration that is practiced on
every person in order to
recognize the alterations or signs
produced by the disease, using
the senses and medical devices
STRESS
ELECTROCARDIOGRAPH
The stress ECG is done to assess the
response of the heart to stress or exercise.
The ECG is monitored while the person
exercises on a mechanical walker or
stationary bike.
HOLTER
It involves inserting a
long, thin tube (called a
"catheter") through an
artery or vein in the leg
or arm to the heart.
CARDIAC
CATHETERIZATION
A Holter monitor uses
electrodes and a recording
device to track your heart
rhythm for periods of 24
to 72 hours.
TRANSESOPHAGEAL
ECHOCARDIOGRAM
A procedure that uses
ultrasound to produce
real-time moving images
of the inside of the
heart.
DIAGNOSTIC
METHODS
A type of method or test used to help diagnose
a disease or condition. Imaging tests and tests
to measure blood pressure, pulse, and
temperature are examples of diagnostic
techniques.
It is an X-ray of
the chest, lungs,
heart, great
arteries, ribs, and
diaphragm.
CORONARY
ANGIOGRAPHY
Es a procedure that uses
a special dye (contrast
material) and x-rays to
look at the way blood
flows through the
arteries in the heart.
HEART MAGNETIC
RESONANCE
It is an imaging method that
uses powerful magnets and
radio waves to create
images of the heart. It does
not use radiation (X-rays).