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| The cessation of breathing |
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| A diagnostic study to determine the exchange of gases in the blood |
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| Monitor of heart function, providing visual and audible record of heartbeat |
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| Cardiac Monitor Technician (CMT) |
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| A person who observes the cardiac monitors--often a health unit coordinator is cross-trained to this position |
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| Echoencephalogram (EchoEG) |
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| A graphic recording that indicates (by sound waves) the position of the brain within the skull |
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| Electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG) |
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| A graphic recording produced by the electric impulses of the heart |
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| Electroencephalogram (EEG) |
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| A graphic recording of the electric impulses of the brain |
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| A record of muscle contraction produced by electrical stimulation |
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| Electrophysiological Study (EPS) |
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| An invasive measure of electrical activity |
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| The visualization of a body cavity or hollow organ by means of an endoscope |
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| Gastrointestinal (GI) Study |
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| A diagnostic study related to the gastrointestinal system. GI studies are also performed in the endoscopy department |
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| A portable device that records the heart's electrical activity and produces a continuous EKG tracing over a specified period |
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| A method of studying the heart by making an entry into the body, such as by placing a cardiac catheter into a blood vessel |
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| A procedure in which the body cavity is entered by use of a tube, needle, device, or even ionizing radiation |
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| A chronic ailment consisting of recurrent attacks of drowsiness and sleep during daytime |
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| Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS) |
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| This study measures how well individual nerves can transmit electrical signals (often performed with an electromyogram) |
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| A procedure that does not require entering the body, including puncturing the skin |
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| Noninvasive Cardiac Study |
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| A method of studying the heart without entering the body to perform the procedure |
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| Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) |
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| The cessation of breathing during sleep |
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| An electronic device, either temporary or permanent, that regulates the pace of the heart when the heart is incapable of doing it |
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| The recording of changes in the size of a part as altered by the circulation of blood in it |
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| A catheter coated with a substance that does not allow the passage of x-rays, thus allowing the movement of the catheter to be followed on the viewing screen |
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| A cardiac study that demonstrates the waveform produced by electric impulses from the electrocardiogram |
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| A study to measure the body's lung capacity and function |
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| The transmission of data electronically to a distant location |
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| brain stem auditory evoked response |
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| esophagogastroduodenoscopy |
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| electrophysiological study |
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| endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography |
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| implantable cardioverter defibrillator |
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| impedance plethysmography |
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| leave on chart (when it follows ECG or EKG) |
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| somatosensory evoked potential |
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