2. Electrocardiography (EKG)
S Process of recording the
electrical activity of the heart
S Detects abnormal cardiac
rhythm and myocardium
damage
3. EKG Procedure
S Patient lays still on bed
S Small pads are placed on
arms, legs, and chest to help
with the conduction of
electrical impulses
S Several electrodes are
attached to the small pads
S The electrodes are hooked to
the machine which traces your
heart activity onto a paper
4. EKG Results
Normal Abnormal
S The heart beats in a S The heartbeat is too slow
regular rhythm usually 60 S ( less than 60 per
and 100 beats per minute minute)
S The tracing looks normal S The heartbeat is too fast
S ( more than 100 beats
per minute)
S The heart rhythm is not
regular
S The tracing does not look
5. Cardiac Catheterization
S Checks the blood flow in
the coronary
arteries, blood flow, and
blood pressure in the
chambers of the heart
S Checks how well the heart
valves work and defects in
the way the wall of the
heart moves
6. Procedure
S Patient lays still on table and are connected to an EKG
machine so that heart activity is recorded during the test
S Sedative is given via IV line for relaxation
S Cardiac catheter is inserted in groin and advances to
different parts of the hearts vessels and chambers
S Dye is injected into the heart and pictures of the arteries
are taken as the dye moves through them
7. Results
S A cardiologist reviews the results
S The results will tell whether:
S The coronary arteries are normal or have narrowing or
blockage
S The hearts pumping action and pressures are normal or
abnormal
S If the heart valves are working properly or not
8. Holter Moniter
S Portable EKG device
S Records heart rhythm over time
insider or outside doctors office
S Used two evaluate symptoms
that may be heart related
9. Procedure
S A technician fits you with the
monitor
S Five stickers are attached to your
chest and wires connect to them
and the monitor
S Usually worn for 1-2 days during
which no baths or shower can be
taken
S Patient keeps diary of any
symptoms that occur
10. Results
S Doctor looks over the monitor recorder and what you’ve
written in your activity diary
S The monitor may reveal a heart condition or your doctor
may need to do more tests to find out what are causing
the symptoms
