Arrhythmia: Diagnosis Top Diagnosis 1. Electrocardiography (ECG) ECG is required as a documentation technique for recording arrhythmia. It is regarded as standard diagnosing tool for arrhythmia and it records comparative timing between ventricular and atrial electrical events. It calculates the …
Cardiovascular Disease: Diagnosis Top Diagnosis
Depression: Diagnosis Top Diagnosis 1. Self-reported experiences Self-reported experiences is an excellent way of diagnosing clinical depression. Herein, a client may describe her/his feelings of hopelessness, guilt or experiences in the day to day life, which may help a clinical …
Aging: Diagnosis Top Diagnosis
Arthritis: Diagnosis Top Diagnosis 1. Imaging tests and lab tests for osteoarthritis X-rays show the narrowing of the space between the bones of the joint and this means loss of cartilage. Bone spurs around the bone are also seen in …
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Diagnosis Top Diagnosis 1. Tinel's sign test In tinel’s sign test, the doctor taps gently over the median nerve. In case a mild- shock sensation is produced, it is assumed that the patient has developed symptoms that …
Diabetes, Type I: Diagnosis Top Diagnosis 1. Fasting blood sugar This test is invasive and conducted to measure the amount of glucose in the patient’s blood. For this test 100 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) is considered to be normal. Results …
Alcohol Abuse: Diagnosis Top Diagnosis
Asthma: Diagnosis Top Diagnosis 1. Spirometry This test is done by the doctor at his clinic or hospital. It is used to measure the narrow bronchial tubes to see how much air one exhales after a deep long breath and …
Cataracts: Diagnosis Top Diagnosis 1. Contrast sensitivity test The patient is made to read and identify low contrast letters. This test helps the ophthalmologist determine the damage caused by cataract, as quality of vision gets checked through it. The procedure …