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Your physician may order respiratory therapy as part of your diagnosis, treatment, management and control of your heart or lung condition. The therapy may include the therapeutic use of medical gases, air and oxygen administering devices, environmental control systems, humidification and aerosol treatments, heart and lung function tests, breathing assistance, or breathing exercises.
Other diagnostic tests available through this department include:
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Electrocardiograms
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Cardiac stress tests
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24-hour heart monitoring (holter monitor)
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Electroencephalograms
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24-hour brain wave monitoring
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24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring
The Cardiopulmonary technician works closely with you, your doctor and nurses and other hospital personnel to help you recover from your illness faster.
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