Cardiovascular System 5

-graphy

x-ray study of blood vessels after injecting dye (contrast medium)

catheter is passed through a vein or artery and guided into the heart, dye is injected, and doctor looks for a problem with the coronary art

echo-

ultrasound of the structures and motion of the heart

anti-

used to lower blood pressure

used to dilate blood vessels and relieve pain of angina

slow blood clotting and prevents new clots from forming

clot dissolving enzyme used to dissolve clot in patient having a heart attack or stroke

medication used to convert some rapid heartbeats to a normal rhythm