Diagnostic Tests for Cardiovascular Assessment

Hard Reduction Of Risk Potential Diagnostic Tests

A 55-year-old patient is scheduled to undergo several diagnostic tests to assess cardiovascular health due to recent symptoms of shortness of breath and chest discomfort. The nurse is preparing the patient for these tests and must first educate the patient about the procedure and necessary preparations. Which of the following diagnostic tests should the nurse include in the patient's education regarding their purpose in diagnosing cardiovascular conditions?

Select all that apply.

Select all that apply:

Electrocardiogram (ECG) to evaluate heart rhythm and electrical activity.

Chest X-ray to assess heart size and identify fluid in the lungs.

Echocardiogram to visualize heart function and structure.

Cardiac Stress Test to determine how the heart behaves under exertion.

Blood tests for troponins to detect myocardial injury.

CT angiography to visualize coronary artery disease.

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