 Also known as CAT scan, computerized tomography (CT) scan combines a series of X-ray images taken from different angles and uses computer processing to produce cross-sectional (tomographic) images,
to make detailed pictures of parts of the body and the structures inside the body.
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 Electrocardiogram (Elektro-kardiographie) is a test that checks for problems with the electrical activity of the heart. Devices record the heart's electrical activity as line tracings with spikes and dips (waves) - traditionally on paper, but also digitally.
The heart is a muscular pump made up of four chambers . The two upper chambers are called atria. The two lower chambers are called ventricles. The first upward pulse of the EKG signal, the P wave, is formed when the atria contracts to pump blood into the ventricles. In Atrial Fibrilation there will be many “fibrillation” beats instead of one P wave. The next large upward spike segment, the QRS Complex, is formed when the ventricles are contracting to pump out blood. Main Features to Consider are its width (too narrow means Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) arising from improper electrical activity of the heart., too broad - could mean hyperkalaemia or sodium-channel blockade), height (voltage) and specific shape. The ST segment, measures the end of the contraction of the ventricles to the beginning of the rest period before the ventricles begin to contract for the next beat..The T wave, measures the resting. The accuracy of the ECG depends on the condition being tested. A heart problem may not always show up on the ECG. Many medicines can change the results of this test. An EKG is done to:
 Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is a diagnostic endoscopic procedure that visualizes the upper part of the gastrointestinal tract up to the duodenum. It is considered a minimally invasive procedure since it does not require an incision into one of the major body cavities and does not require any significant recovery after the procedure (unless sedation or anesthesia has been used). However, a sore throat is common
 The EZ DETECT™ fecal occult blood test (FOBT) is an advanced home diagnostic test available to detect hidden (occult) blood in the stool, one of the primary early warning signals of many health problems. Gastrointestinal bleeding can be a sign of many benign conditions such as polyps, hemorrhoids, rectal fissures, or even stomach ulcers. Most studies suggest that only 5 to 10 percent of those with positive test results will be diagnosed as having cancer. such as colon cancer or polyps in the colon or rectum.
The EZ DETECT™ test kit consists of a biodegradable tissue-paper-film coated with a chromogenic dye (TMB) and peroxide. Just drop a test pad in the toilet after a bowel movement. Within 2 minutes look for a blue-green color on the test area of the test tissue. |
