________ is used to evaluate the heart for structural defects
A) Electrocardiogram
B) Cardiac enzyme
C) Echocardiography
D) Cardiac catheterization
C
Explanation: A) An electrocardiogram is a record of electrical activity in the heart.
B) Cardiac enzymes are blood tests performed to assess heart damage.
C) Correct.
D) Cardiac catheterization uses dye and pressure measurements to diagnose blocked arteries.
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