Chapter 5 The Cardiovascular System Medical Terms Flashcards
medications administered to treat hypertension and congestive heart failure
ACE inhibitors (angiotensin-converting enzyme)
a disorder characterized by lower than normal level of red blood cells in the blood
anemia
a localized weak spot or balloon-like enlargement of the wall of an artery
aneurysm
the surgical removal of an aneurysm
aneurysmectomy
surgical suturing of an aneurysm
aneurysmorrhaphy (aneurysmoplasty)
episodes of severe chest pain due to inadequate blood flow to the myocardium
angina (angina pectoris)
the film produced by angiography
angiogram
a radiographic study of the blood vessels after the injection of a contrast medium
angiography
mechanically widening a narrowed or obstructed blood vessel
angioplasty
abnormal narrowing of a blood vessel
angiostenosis
medication administered to control irregularities of the heartbeat
antiarrhythmic
medication that slows coagulation and prevents new clots from forming
anticoagulant
medication administered to lower blood pressure
antihypertensive
a condition marked by the absence of all formed blood elements
aplastic anemia
a loss of the normal rhythm of the heart beat
arrhythmia
surgical removal of part of an artery
arteriectomy
abnormal narrowing of an artery or arteries
arteriostenosis
abnormal hardening of the walls of an artery or arteries
arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries)
electronic device used primarily as treatment for bradycardia or atrial fibrillation
artificial pacemaker
medication that may be recommended in a very small daily dose to reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke by slightly reducing the ability of the blood to clot
aspirin
complete lack of electrical activity in the heart
asystole (flat line)
surgical removal of plaque buildup from the interior lining of an artery
atherectomy
a deposit of fatty plaque on or within the arterial wall
atheroma
hardening and narrowing of the arteries due to a buidup of cholesterol plaque
atherosclerosis
rapid irregular twitching of the muscular wall of the atria
atrial fibrillation (A-fib)
electronic equipment that externally shocks the heart to restore a normal cardiac rhythm
automated external defibrillator
inflammation of the lining or valves of the heart caused by bacteria in the bloodstream
bacterial endocarditis
medications administered to reduce the workload of the heart by slowing the heartbeat
beta-blockers
any pathologic condition of the cellular elements of the blood
blood dyscrasia
an abnormally slow resting heart rate of less than 60 beats per minute
bradycardia
medications that cause the heart and blood vessels to relax by decreasing the movement of calcium into the cells of these structures
calcium channel blocker agents
an event in which the heart abruptly stops beating or develops an arrhythmia that prevents it from pumping blood
cardiac arrest
a diagnostic procedure in which a catheter is passed into a vein or artery and guided into the heart
cardiac catheterization
the puncture of a chamber of the heart for diagnosis or therapy
cardiocentesis
abnormal enlargement of the heart
cardiomegaly
all diseases of the heart muscle
cardiomyopathy
an emergency procedure for life support consisting of artificial respiration and manual external cardiac compression
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
an inflammation of the heart
carditis
surgical removal of the lining of a portion of a clogged carotid artery
carotid endarterectomy
an ultrasound study of the carotid artery that is performed to predict or diagnose an ischemic stroke
carotid ultrasonography
a fatty substance that travels through the blood and is found in all parts of the body
cholesterol
medications, such as statins, that are administered to reduce the undesirable cholesterol levels in the blood
cholesterol-lowering drugs (statins)
a condition in which venous circulation is inadequate due to partial vein blockage or leakage of venous valves
chronic venous insufficiency (venous insufficiency)
structure abnormalities caused by the failure of the heart to develop normally before birth
congenital heart defects
a surgical procedure in which a piece of vein from the leg is implanted on the heart to replace a blocked coronary artery
coronary artery bypass graft (bypass surgery)
atherosclerosis of the coronary arteries that reduces the blood supply to the heart muscle
coronary artery disease
damage to the heart muscle caused by a thrombus blocking a coronary artery
coronary thrombosis
the brand name for warfarin, an anticoagulant administered to prevent blood clots from forming or growing larger
coumadin (warfarin)
the condition of having a thrombus attached to the interior wall of a deep vein
deep vein thrombosis (deep venous thrombosis)
the use of electrical shock to restore the heart’s normal rhythm
defibrillation (cardioversion)