CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION CPT PROCEDURE Joanne Johnson AHLT 255 – Advanced Coding Abstract Cardiac catheterization or Heart catheterization is a common diagnostic procedure for many heart-related problems. It examines blood flow to the heart and test how well the heart is pumping. It is the only test that is 100% accurate for diagnosis of possible blockages is a heart cath. Having a catheterization done can prevent heart attacks that cause muscle damage to the heart. Before the procedure you
Premium Heart Cardiology Atherosclerosis
Abdominal aortogram. The right groin was prepped and draped in the usual fashion. Seldinger technique was used to enter the femoral artery. A 6-French sheath was placed. A pigtail catheter was introduced in the upper abdominal aorta‚ and an AP aortogram was done using the DSA cut film technique using 20 cc of Omnipaque. Results: The abdominal aorta appears mildly irregular above and below the renal arteries‚ with no significant stenosis. (Separate the codes with a comma in your response as
Free Heart Coronary circulation
A total hip joint replacement usually composed of two main components articulating with one another‚ a polymeric acetabular cup against a metal or ceramic femoral head component [1]. Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) is a key player in the total hip joint replacement as an acetabular cup since more than half a century‚ due to their unique properties such as high wear resistance‚ strength and modulus‚ excellent toughness‚ chemical resistance and impact‚ low moisture absorption‚ good
Premium Tensile strength Energy Composite material
Ofloxacin induced Toxic epidermal necrolysis- A case report. Introduction: Toxic epidermal necrolysis‚ also known as Lyell’s syndrome as it was described by Alan Lyell in 1956 who was a Scottish dermatologist. (1) Even though it is a rare but also a serious type of cutaneous adverse drug reaction. It is often characterized by widespread erythema‚ necrosis‚ and bullous detachment of the epidermis and mucous membranes. That results in exfoliation of Epidermis which leaves an exposed
Premium Bacteria Infection Antibiotic resistance
bruises Chest – gynaecomastia‚ spider naevi‚ paucity of hair (axilla‚ facial hair in male‚ pubic hair) Abdomen –abnormal pulsations‚ generalized distension (ascites)‚ swelling in one particular area‚ any scar‚ umbilical hernia‚ inguinal hernia‚ femoral hernia‚ fistulae‚ distended abdominal veins (the flow is away from the umbilicus in portal hypertension but upwards from the groin in inferior vena cava obstruction) Palpation Parotid enlargement Gynaecomastia Hepatomegaly Splenomegaly Hepatosplenomegaly
Premium Cirrhosis
on Thursday September 8‚ 2016 in the nursery of Yale-New Haven Hospital. During my experience in the nursery my student nurse colleague‚ Melina‚ and I were able to perform a full newborn assessment and each administer a Hepatitis B intramuscular injection under the supervision of Professor Connery. Our experience began when Melina and I were introduced to the two nurses that we would be working with and our patient‚ M.B. M.B. had been born six hours prior to our introduction at 36 weeks. M.B. received
Premium Hospital Physician English-language films
CSF and hematoma C. Cerebral Angiography (CA) - the x-ray study of the cerebral vascular system following an injection of contrast medium into the femoral artery 1. Preprocedure: * Explain the procedure * Obtain a written consent * Assess for allergies t iodine * NPO for 8-12 hrs * Inform the client that a warm sensation may be experienced with injection of the dye * Instruct the client to lie still during the procedure * Inform the client that groin discomfort
Premium Neurology Magnetic resonance imaging Seizure
Compression bandage‚ heat Can require surgery if bad enough Iliotibial band Syndrome Pain over lateral femoral epicondyle (side of knee) Overuse may cause shortening Repetition causes inflammation Pain‚ initially relieved by rest Pain might radiate forwards and downward Worse when running especially downhill RICE IT Stretching Anti-inflammatory medicine Ultrasound‚ corticosteroid injection‚ orthotics? Patellofemoral Syndrome Pain on‚ under or around kneecap Damage to underside of kneecap
Premium Knee Foot Inflammation
Cardiovascular System Medical Terminology Worksheet Please write the meaning of the terms in the right column. Prefixes‚ Suffixes‚ Root Words a | No‚ not without‚ away from‚ negative‚ and noun ending. | -ac | Pertaining to | -al | Pertaining to | angi/o | Angina. Cjoking‚ strangling | aort/o | Aorta | -ar | Pertaining to | arteri/o | Artery | -ary | Pertaining to | ather/o | Plaque‚ fatty substance | atri/o | Atrium | bi | Twice‚ double‚ two | brady | Slow | calc/i | Calcium
Premium Heart Artery Atherosclerosis
Weekly Self S.O.A.P - A. S- Discuss your SUBJECTIVE feelings for this week: This week I was in 1600‚ which I have not been on since my first semester. In this floor you see more post surgical patients. I liked the new environment and being exposed to different nurses and types of patients. I was able to take care of 3 patients and feel confident in what I was doing. I believe that because my preceptorship is coming up soon‚ I have set my mind to think more independently along with feeling more
Premium Patient Nursing Nurse