Diagnostic Procedures and Tests

Vocabulary flashcards covering diagnostic medical procedures, abbreviations, and clinical evaluations from the study notes.

Angiography

A diagnostic procedure specified in the notes for cardiac, pulmonary, and abdominal evaluations.

Barium Enema

A diagnostic procedure identified as a lower GI (gastrointestinal) series.

Lumbar Puncture

A diagnostic procedure performed for cerebrospinal fluid analysis.

Cholangiography

Also referred to as a cholangiogram, with a specific procedure noted as percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography.

CT Scan

Computed tomography scan, noted for evaluations of the abdominal, adrenals, brain, chest, kidney, and pelvis regions.

EEG

Electroencephalogram.

EGD

Esophagogastroduodonoscopy.

EKG/ECG

Electrocardiogram.

EMG

Electromyogram.

ERCP

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography.

IVP

Intravenous pyelogram.

MRI

Magnetic resonance imaging, categorized into open and closed.

Paracentesis

A procedure identified for peritoneal fluid analysis.

PET

Positron emission tomography.

Stress Test

A diagnostic assessment categorized into exercise and pharmacologic tests.

Thoracentesis

A procedure designated for pleural fluid analysis.

Venous Doppler Ultrasound

An ultrasound procedure designated for extremity studies.

Upper GI Series

Upper gastrointestinal series.