9.2 Patient History, Problems, Complaints - Subject Flashcards

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pectoralgia

A

Chest Pain - which causes from minor tissue like muscle soreness

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palpitation

A

jumping sensation [- rapid

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angina pectoris

angina - to choke
pectoris - chest

A

oppressive pain in the chest caused by irregular blood flow to the heart

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arrhythmia

a - not
rrhythmia - rythm
ia - condition

A

irregular heart beat

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5
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dysrhythmia

A

irregular heartbeat

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aortalgia

aorta -
algia - pain

A

pain in the aorta

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diaphoresis

A

profuse sweating

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hemorrhage

hemo- blood
rrhage - burst forth

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loss of blood

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9
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phlebalgia

phleb - vein
algia - pain

A

vein pain

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