Assignment task: Cardiovascular disease is a major disease process that affects many individuals. According to the American Heart Association, it accounts for 801,000 deaths per year in the US (American Heart Association, 2016).
Instructions:
Research different diagnostic tests that are used to measure the health of the cardiovascular system. Select one of the diagnostic tests as the focus of the discussion.
Discuss the diagnostic test, including:
- An explanation of the procedure.
- Explain the relevant anatomy and physiology that the test evaluates.
- Give an example of a disease that is diagnosed or monitored by the procedure. Give a brief description of your disease.
Validate opinions and ideas with citations and references.