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Is it abnormal for a heart to be positioned lower than it should be?
Anything different from what it "should be" in anatomy is "abnormal." However, abnormal merely means "different," not necessarily "bad."
An abnormal heart sound?
Murmur
What is an abnormal outward bulge of an artery called?
aneurysm
Abnormal lab values for a patient with congestive heart failure?
you will be looking for beta natriuretic peptide increases... otherwise known as BNP other abnormal lab values
What is the medical term meaning abnormal throbbing or fluttering of the heart?
Typically, fluttering of the heart is called "palpitations."
What abnormal resutls can a myelogram give?
A myelogram may reveal a herniated disk, tumor, bone spurs, or narrowing of the spinal canal
Medical term for record of spinal cord?
An x-ray record of the spinal cord is called myelogram or myelography.
What is the x-ray of the spinal cord called?
myelogram, but being replaced by CT scan and MRI's
X-ray record of the spinal cord?
eletromyogram; myelogram
How long does a myelogram last?
A myelogram takes approximately 30-60 minutes
Is myogram the same as myelogram?
No
What will the myelogram show?
A normal myelogram would show a spinal canal of normal width, with no areas of constriction or obstruction
Record of the spinal cord?
The medical term for a record of the spinal cord is myelogram. Though very accurate, taking a myelogram is associated with risks mostly due to exposure to X-rays.
How does a normal myelogram read?
A normal myelogram typically shows a smooth and uniform distribution of contrast dye within the spinal canal. There should be no blockages, leaks, or abnormalities in the flow of the dye, indicating a healthy spine and spinal cord. The radiologist will also look for any signs of compression on the nerves or spinal cord.
What is the definition of a myelogram?
The result of a radiographic examination.
Can I smoke before a myelogram?
Patients who smoke may be asked to stop the day before the test. This helps decrease the chance of nausea or headaches after the myelogram
How does a myelogram diagnose whiplash?
A myelogram combines x rays with an injection of dye into the spinal canal and allows for detailed visualization of the spinal canal and nerve roots.
