Labs and Investigations

• What does an Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) assess?


  Electrical system of the heart
• What does an Echocardiogram (ECHO) evaluate?

  Mechanical function of the heart
• What does Troponin indicate?

  Myocardial infarction (MI)
• What does elevated BNP (B-Type Natriuretic Peptide) indicate?

  Heart failure
• What does PT/INR monitor?

  Anticoagulation therapy
• Why is potassium (K) important?

  It is important for cardiac function
• What are platelets essential for?

  Clotting
• What do BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen) and Creatinine (Cr) evaluate?

  Kidney function
• How do Blood Glucose (BG) and HbA1C relate to cardiovascular health?

  They assess diabetes control, a major risk factor
• What does a lipid panel include?

  Cholesterol levels
• Why is assessing cholesterol levels important?

  They are key in assessing cardiovascular disease risk
• What are the key cardiac diagnostics and their functions?

  • Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG): Assesses electrical system
  • Echocardiogram (ECHO): Evaluates mechanical function
• What are the relevant lab values for cardiac diagnostics?

  • Cardiac Markers: Troponin, BNP
  • Coagulation Studies: PT/INR
  • Electrolytes & Platelets: Potassium, Platelets
  • Risk Factor Assessment: BUN, Creatinine, Blood Glucose, HbA1C, Lipid Panel