01
Front
What does a standard 12-lead ECG record?
Back
A standard 12-lead ECG records the heart’s electrical activity over a brief period.
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02
Front
Does an ECG send electricity into the body?
Back
The test is painless and does not send electricity into the body.
03
Front
Does a normal brief ECG rule out intermittent rhythm problems?
Back
No. A brief ECG may miss intermittent rhythm problems; longer monitoring or further evaluation may be recommended.
04
Front
What does a stress test evaluate?
Back
It evaluates how the heart responds when its workload increases.
05
Front
What is monitored during an exercise stress test?
Back
The team monitors ECG, heart rate, blood pressure, symptoms, and exercise tolerance.
06
Front
How can a stress response be produced when a patient cannot exercise?
Back
Medication may be used to create a stress response when exercise is not appropriate or possible.
07
Front
Should a patient independently stop medicine before a stress test?
Back
Do not stop or change medicines unless the care team directs you to; some medicines can affect results.
08
Front
What can exercise-related ST-segment changes suggest?
Back
They may suggest reduced blood supply to the heart, but they are not a diagnosis by themselves.
09
Front
Where is the probe placed for a TTE?
Back
A transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE) uses a probe on the chest.
10
Front
How does a TEE obtain images closer to the heart?
Back
A transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) passes a probe into the esophagus to image the heart from closer range.
11
Front
What aspects of the heart may an echocardiogram report?
Back
It may describe chamber size, pumping function such as ejection fraction, muscle motion, valves, and blood flow.
12
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When may a patient eat or drink after a TEE?
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Wait until throat numbness has worn off and swallowing is safe, as directed by staff.
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