Match Each Diagnostic Procedure or Abbreviation with the Correct Definition

question 9

Multiple Choice

Match each diagnostic procedure or abbreviation with the correct definition.
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• A)Measures the time required for blood clot formation; used to determine therapeutic level of heparin
• B)Dye is injected through a catheter inserted into the heart via a large vein; allows evaluation of heart function (vessels and valves)
• C)A study of the heart using a probe that is passed through the mouth and into the esophagus
• D)Most accurate blood test to confirm diagnosis of an MI
• E)Device that can trigger the mechanical contractions of the heart by emitting periodic electrical discharges
• F)Portable patient device that records heart rhythm

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