Key Words
Adenosine stress test
– A cardiac test that uses adenosine to widen blood vessels and evaluate blood flow to the heart.
Dobutamine stress test
– A heart test using medication to increase heart rate and evaluate cardiac function.
Ergonomics
– The science of designing equipment and workspaces to reduce injury and improve efficiency.
Health information exchange (HIE)
– The electronic sharing of patient health information between healthcare providers.
Mainframe computer
– A powerful computer that processes large amounts of healthcare data.
Computer literacy
– The ability to use computers and related technology effectively in healthcare settings.
Echocardiogram
– An ultrasound test that shows the structure and movement of the heart.
Exercise stress test
– A test that measures heart function during physical activity.
Image-guided surgery (IGS)
– Surgery performed using real-time imaging to improve accuracy.
Microcomputer
– A small personal computer used in medical offices and facilities.
Computer-aided design (CAD)
– Software used to design medical devices, prosthetics, and surgical tools.
Electrocardiogram (ECG)
– A test that records the electrical activity of the heart.
Fields
– Individual data entries within an electronic medical record.
Internet
– A global network used for communication, education, and medical information access.
Networks
– Connected computers that share medical data and resources.
Computer-assisted instruction (CAI)
– Computer-based programs used for education and training in healthcare.
Electronic health record (EHR)
– A digital version of a patient’s complete medical history.
File
– A collection of related data stored electronically.
Lasers
– Focused light beams used in surgery and medical treatments.
Nuclear stress test
– A heart test that uses radioactive tracers to assess blood flow.
Database
– An organized electronic collection of medical information that can be easily accessed and updated.
Electronic mail (email)
– Digital communication used to exchange healthcare information.
Firewalls
– Security systems that protect healthcare computer networks from unauthorized access.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
– An imaging test using magnetic fields and radio waves to produce detailed images of organs and tissues.
Patient portals
– Secure online systems that allow patients to access their medical records.