Cardio and Vascular Test on 10/7 Flashcards
Anastomosis
surgical connection made between two tubular structures
arrythmia
irregularity or loss of rhythm of the heartbeat
arteriosclerosis
arteries become thick and stiff, hardening of the arteries
atherosclerosis
buildup of fats, cholesterol and other substances in/ on artery walls (plaques)
asystole
without a heartbeat, failure of hearts electrical system
autogenous
originating within the body
bifurcation
separation into two branches, point of forking
bradycardia
slow heart rate, fewer than 60 beats per min
cannula
tube or sheath allowing escape of fluid
cardiac output
amount of blood pumped by the heart over one minute (L/min)
cardiopulmonary
pertaining to the heart and lungs
costal
relating to the ribs
cyanosis
slightly blue-gray discoloration of skin
reduced amounts of O2 in blood
hemoglobin= O2 carrying protein in RBC’s
empyema
pus in blood cavity, especially pleural cavity
fibrillation
rapid and random, tremulous, ineffectual contractions of the heart
defibrillation
stopping fibrillation of heart through use of drugs, physical, or electrical means
diastole
relaxation of the heart muscle, refilling of the chambers
ectopic beat
single heartbeat occurs to quickly or to slowly, an extra or skipped beat
embolus
matter in blood vessel
fat globule, air bubble, piece of tissue, clump of bacteria, foreign object, or clot
endocardial
within heart or arising from inner lining of the heart
extracorporeal
outside of the body
heart block
disruption in electrical impulses controlling the heart.
hypoxia
lack of an adequate amount of O2 in inspired air, reduced oxygen content or tension
intercostal space
space between the ribs