Which Diagnostic Procedure Technique Listed Below Accurately Describes What Is

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Multiple Choice

Which diagnostic procedure technique listed below accurately describes what is done during an echocardiography?

• A)Electrodes are placed that take images showing the diastolic phase of the cardiac cycle and reveal whitened areas
• B)Uses ultrasound technology to evaluate heart muscle abnormalities, dysfunctions, and improper cardiac output
• C)A radioisotope is injected into the central vein and scans then record images to evaluate changes in heart function
• D)A radioisotope is injected and a planar single-photon emission computed tomography scan is done to asses myocardial perfusion defects

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Definitions:

Eustachian Tubes

Tubes that link the pharynx to the middle ear, balancing air pressure and draining mucus from the middle ear.

Age-related Macular Degeneration

A medical condition affecting older adults that results in a loss of central vision due to damage to the retina, specifically the macula.

Arcus Senilis

A gray or white arc visible above and below the outer part of the cornea, typically associated with aging.

Cataracts

A condition characterized by clouding of the lens in the eye, leading to a decrease in vision that can develop slowly and affect one or both eyes.