9.2 Patient History, Problems, Complaints - Subject Flashcards
1
Q
pectoralgia
A
Chest Pain - which causes from minor tissue like muscle soreness
2
Q
palpitation
A
jumping sensation [- rapid
3
Q
angina pectoris
angina - to choke
pectoris - chest
A
oppressive pain in the chest caused by irregular blood flow to the heart
4
Q
arrhythmia
a - not
rrhythmia - rythm
ia - condition
A
irregular heart beat
5
Q
dysrhythmia
A
irregular heartbeat
6
Q
aortalgia
aorta -
algia - pain
A
pain in the aorta
7
Q
diaphoresis
A
profuse sweating
8
Q
hemorrhage
hemo- blood
rrhage - burst forth
A
loss of blood
9
Q
phlebalgia
phleb - vein
algia - pain
A
vein pain