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Monique B. Cheney

Monique B. Cheney, RN, is a cardiology clinic nurse in Charlotte, North Carolina, who prepares patients for echocardiograms and stress tests. She has worked in nursing for 17 years and previously staffed a hospital telemetry unit. She writes about cardiac testing for Biology Insights. When off shift, Cheney cares for her toddler and newborn.

Why Is My INR High? Causes, Symptoms, and Actions Tests
What Should You Wear for an Echocardiogram?Tests
The N-Terminal pro-BNP Test & What Your Levels Mean Tests
How Safe Is a Nuclear Stress Test? Risks and Benefits Tests
Is a Nuclear Stress Test Painful? What to Expect Tests
CT Calcium Scoring: What It Is and What Your Score Means Tests
What Do the Colors Mean in a Carotid Artery Ultrasound?Tests
What Does an Abnormal Nuclear Stress Test Mean?Tests
How Is an Aortic Ultrasound Done? What to Expect Tests
What Is the Difference Between a Limited Echo and a Complete Echo?Tests
What Is a Good Calcium Score for a 65-Year-Old?Tests
How to Interpret Holter Monitor Results Tests
What Is a BNP Blood Test: Purpose and Results Explained Tests
Do You Have to Fast Before a Stress Test?Tests
How a Nuclear Stress Test Is Done and What to Expect Tests
How Often Should You Get a Calcium Score Test?Tests
How Long Does a 2D Echo Take? What to Expect Tests
Can I Drink Water Before a Nuclear Stress Test?Tests
How to Prepare for a Tilt Table Test Tests
How Long Are You Radioactive After a Nuclear Stress Test?Tests
Are Nuclear Stress Tests Dangerous?Tests
What Does a Coronary Calcium Score of 0 Mean?Tests
How Accurate Is an EKG at Detecting Heart Problems?Tests
What Is a Carotid Doppler and Why Is It Performed?Tests
Can a Stress Test Kill You? Examining the Potential Risks Tests
Deep Vein Thrombosis Ultrasound: What It Is & How It Works Tests
How to Ensure You Get a Good EKG Reading Tests
What Is the Average Calcium Score for a 70-Year-Old Man?Tests
Why Can’t I Hear the Brachial Pulse With a Stethoscope?Heart & Lungs
How to Test for Carotid Artery Blockage Tests