Adenosine stress test
A diagnostic test used to evaluate blood flow to the heart while the patient is under the influence of adenosine, a medication that mimics the effect of exercise on the heart.
Database
A structured set of data held in a computer, especially one that is accessible in various ways.
Electronic mail
Also known as email; a method of exchanging messages between people using electronic devices.
Firewalls
Security systems that monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.
Magnetic resonance imaging
A medical imaging technique used in radiology to form pictures of the anatomy and the physiological processes of the body using strong magnetic fields and radio waves.
Computer literacy
The basic knowledge and ability to use computers and related technology efficiently.
Dobutamine stress test
A procedure that uses the drug dobutamine to stimulate the heart to mimic exercise, allowing doctors to evaluate heart function in patients unable to use a treadmill.
Ergonomics
The study of people's efficiency in their working environment, specifically aimed at designing equipment and furniture to reduce fatigue and discomfort.
Health information exchange
The mobilization of health care information electronically across organizations within a region, community, or hospital system.
Mainframe computer
A large, powerful computer that supports many users and applications simultaneously, often used by large organizations for bulk data processing.
Computer-aided design
The use of computer systems to assist in the creation, modification, or optimization of a design
Echocardiogram
A type of ultrasound test that uses high-pitched sound waves that are sent through a device called a transducer to create images of the heart.
Exercise stress test
A test used to measure the heart's ability to respond to external stress in a controlled clinical environment (usually via a treadmill or stationary bike).
Image-guided surgery
Surgical procedures where the surgeon uses tracked surgical instruments in conjunction with preoperative or intraoperative images to guide the procedure.
Microcomputer
A small, relatively inexpensive computer with a microprocessor as its central processing unit (a typical PC).
Computer-assisted instruction
An interactive instructional technique whereby a computer is used to present the instructional material and monitor the learning that takes place.
Electrocardiogram
A test that records the electrical activity of the heart over a period of time using electrodes placed on the skin.
Fields
Specific categories of data within a database record
Internet
A global computer network providing a variety of information and communication facilities.
Networks
A group of two or more computer systems linked together to share resources and data.
Computerized tomography
A medical imaging technique that uses computer-processed combinations of multiple X-ray measurements taken from different angles to produce tomographic (cross-sectional) images of a body.
Electronic health record
A digital version of a patient’s paper chart, containing real-time, patient-centered records that make information available instantly and securely to authorized users.
File
A resource for recording data in a computer storage device.
Lasers
Devices that emit light through a process of optical amplification; in medicine, used for precise cutting or tissue treatment.
Nuclear stress test
A diagnostic test used to evaluate blood flow to the heart by injecting a small amount of radioactive tracer into the bloodstream and taking pictures of the heart.