SSEH3301 Study Guide - Final Guide: Cardiac Arrest, Coronary Circulation, Blood Test
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A condition of episodes of severe chest pain. Due to inadequate blood flow to the myocardium. The occlusion of one or more coronary arteries caused by plaque buildup (heart attack) Results when treatment of cardiac arrest is not provided within a few minutes. A nontraumatic, unexpected death from sudden cardiac arrest. Most often due to arrhythmia; in most instances, victims have underlying heart disease. Blood test to determine the amount of heart damage. Mainly tested after a suspected heart attack. An ecg that uses 12 leads attached to the patient"s skin; These include the limb leads and chest leads. Limb leads: i, ii, ii, avr, avl, avf. Chest leads: v , v , v , v , v , v . Used to evaluate the structures and motion of the heart. X-ray imaging of blood vessels after injection of contrast material. A radiographic study of the blood vessels. Conducting the 12 lead resting ecg checks: stressing the heart out:
