4.CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM

Question 1

MI

Answer 1

Myocardial infarction

Destruction of heart muscle cells as a result of an interruption of blood supply muscle

Question 2

CAD

Answer 2

Coronary artery disease

A narrowing or blockage of the arteries that provide oxygen and nutrients to the cells of heart

Question 3

CABG

Answer 3

Coronary artery bypass graft
A surgical procedure in which one or more blocked coronary arteries are bypassed by a blood vessel graft to restore blood flow to the heart tissue.

Question 4

CHF

Answer 4

Congestive heart failure

Occurs when the heart is unable to provide sufficient pump action to maintain blood flow to meet the body needs

Question 5

DVT

Answer 5

Deep vein thrombosis

A blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis

Question 6

AAA or Triple A

Answer 6

Abdominal aortic aneurysm

An abnormal dilation of the abdominal aorta, often asymptomatic.

Question 7

PVC

Answer 7

Premature Ventricular Contractions
Extra or additional heart beats originating from one of the ventricles of the heart. These abnormal beats are usually harmless and are felt as palpation or “skipped beat.”

Question 8

A-fib -or- AF

Answer 8

Atrial Fibrillation

A common cardiac arrhythmia produced by rapid unsynchronized movement of the atria and consequent irregular pulse.

Question 9

V-fib -or- VF

Answer 9

Ventricular Fibrillation
Abnormal fatal arrhythmia usually caused by lack of oxygen to heart muscle. The ventricles quiver rather than contract, cardiac output stops, and unless circulation is restored, the person dies.