Three different test that a client with circulatory problems may undergo in the acute care setting?
An ECG is a recording of the electrical activity of the heart. It can help to diagnose problems with the heart's rhythm, structure, and function. In the acute care setting, ECGs are used:
* To monitor the heart's activity
* To diagnose heart arrhythmias
* To identify signs of a heart attack
* To assess the effects of medication on the heart
2. Echocardiogram (Echo)
An echocardiogram is an ultrasound of the heart. It can provide information about the heart's size, shape, function, and blood flow. In the acute care setting, echocardiograms are used:
* To evaluate heart failure
* To diagnose valve disease
* To assess the effects of heart surgery
* To monitor for complications of heart conditions
3. Stress test
A stress test is used to evaluate the heart's function during exercise or another physical stress. It can be used to diagnose coronary artery disease (CAD), which is a condition in which the arteries that supply blood to the heart are narrowed or blocked. In the acute care setting, stress tests are used:
* To assess the risk of heart disease
* To evaluate the effects of cardiac rehabilitation
* To monitor the progress of heart conditions