28 Diagnostics & Related Technology VOCAB

Electrocardiograph technician

• A technician who performs ECGs and may also assist with related procedures like stress testing.

• A medical professional who specializes in heart surgery.

• A nurse who administers medications during cardiac procedures.

• A doctor who interprets ECG results and diagnoses heart conditions.

Surgical technologist

• A member of the surgical team who assists in operations by preparing instruments and equipment and supporting surgical staff.

• A healthcare professional who specializes in patient recovery after surgery.

• A nurse who provides anesthesia during surgical procedures.

• A doctor who performs surgical operations.

Cardiovascular invasive specialist

• A technologist who assists physicians with catheter-based procedures such as angioplasty or electrophysiology testing.

• A nurse who provides pre-operative care for heart surgery patients.

• A physician who specializes in diagnosing heart diseases through imaging techniques.

• A technician who operates MRI machines for cardiovascular imaging.

Transesophageal echocardiography

• An ultrasound imaging technique in which a probe is inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed heart images.

• A method of measuring blood pressure in the arteries using a catheter.

• A type of MRI scan used to visualize the heart and surrounding structures.

• A non-invasive test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart.

Echocardiographer

• A specialist who performs ultrasound imaging of the heart

• A doctor who prescribes medication for heart diseases

• A nurse who assists in heart surgeries

• A technician who operates MRI machines

Noninvasive procedure

• A method that requires surgery to enter the body.

• A diagnostic or therapeutic method that does not require entry into the body or breaking the skin.

• A procedure that involves the use of radiation to diagnose conditions.

• A technique that requires the insertion of instruments into the body.

Abdominal sonographer

• A specialist who uses ultrasound technology to examine abdominal organs such as the liver, pancreas, kidneys, and spleen.

• A doctor who performs surgeries on abdominal organs.

• A nurse who assists in the recovery of patients after abdominal surgery.

• A technician who operates MRI machines for abdominal imaging.

Diagnostic imaging

• Medical techniques that produce visual representations of the interior of the body for diagnosis and monitoring.

• A method for treating diseases using medication.

• A surgical procedure to remove tumors from the body.

• A type of physical therapy for rehabilitation.

High-frequency transducers

• Devices used in ultrasound machines to emit and receive sound waves at high frequencies for detailed imaging.

• Devices that operate at low frequencies for basic imaging.

• Instruments used for measuring temperature in medical settings.

• Tools for generating electrical signals in diagnostic equipment.

Electrocardiogram (ECG)

• A test that records the electrical activity of the heart.

• A procedure to measure blood pressure.

• An imaging test to visualize the heart's structure.

• A blood test to check cholesterol levels.