What Diagnostic Tests and Procedures Do Nurses Assist With?
Nurses assist with a variety of diagnostic tests and procedures, including:
1. Echocardiograms to visualize heart structures. 2. Stress tests to assess how the heart performs under physical activity. 3. Cardiac catheterizations to examine the coronary arteries. 4. Angioplasty to open blocked arteries. 5. Implantation of devices like pacemakers and defibrillators.