Cardiac Catheterization Is Used to Record the Electrical Activity of the Heart

question 27

True/False

Cardiac catheterization is used to record the electrical activity of the heart muscle.

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Definitions:

Low-Density Lipoprotein

Often referred to as "bad" cholesterol, these lipoproteins carry cholesterol from the liver to cells throughout the body and can contribute to plaque buildup in arteries.

Pulmonary Vein

The blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood from the lungs back to the left atrium of the heart.

Left Atrium

One of the four chambers of the heart, receiving oxygenated blood from the lungs and pumping it to the left ventricle.

Premature Atrial Contractions

Early heartbeats originating in the atria, often perceived as a skipped beat and usually benign but can indicate underlying health issues.