Antianginal, Blood Coagulation Modifiers, Erectile Drugs Flashcards
1
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thrombi
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vessel damage to lining causes clotting
2
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embolus
A
thrombus breaks from vessel wall enters circulation
3
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embolism
A
embolus trapped in vessel
4
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ischemia
A
blood flow (oxygen) stopped or reduced in part of body
4
Q
atherosclerosis
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plaque buildup narrows arteries impairing blood flow
5
Q
right sided heart failure
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heart cant pump enough blood to lungs for oxygen
6
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left sided heart failure
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heart cant pump enough oxygen-rich blood to body
7
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prophylaxis
A
action to prevent specific disease