Cardiology Flashcards
a term used to describe a range of conditions associated with sudden, reduced blood flow to the heart.
Acute coronary syndrome
is a restriction in blood supply to any tissue, muscle group, or organ of the body, causing a shortage of oxygen that is needed for cellular metabolism.
Restriction in blood supply to a region, causing shortage in oxygen needed for cellular metabolism
Ischemia
a temporary period of symptoms similar to those of a stroke.
Transient ischemic attack
is a type of chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart. A symptom of CAD
Chest pain from reduced blood flow to heart
Angina
a dangerous type of chest pain that can be the start of a heart attack. When this happens your heart can’t get enough oxygen; comes from blood clot In artery
Chest pain; Heart can’t get enough oxygen; comes from blood clot in artery
Unstable angina
chest pain or discomfort due to coronary heart disease. It occurs when the heart muscle doesn’t get as much blood as it needs.
Stable angina
buildup of fats, cholesterol and other substances in and on the artery walls.
Atherosclerosis
life-threatening condition that occurs when blood flow to the heart muscle is abruptly cut off, causing tissue damage. This is usually the result of a blockage in one or more of the coronary arteries.
Blood flow to the heart abruptly cut off>causing tissue damage
Acute myocardial infarction
a serious condition in which the heart doesn’t pump blood as efficiently as it should.
Heart ain’t pumping blood as good as it should
Cognitive heart failure
a condition caused by too much fluid in the lungs. This fluid collects in the many air sacs in the lungs, making it difficult to breathe.
Condition of to much fluid in lungs, difficult to breath
Pulmonary edema
is a blood clot in the blood vessels of your lung. This happens when a clot in another part of your body, moves through the veins to your lung. restricts blood flow to your lungs, lowers oxygen levels in your lungs and increases blood pressure in your pulmonary arteries.
Pulmonary embolism
sudden, severe increase in blood pressure. The blood pressure reading is 180/120 (mm Hg) or greater.
Can lead to a heart attack, stroke or other life threatening conditions
Hypertensive emergency
when a blood clot that forms in a blood vessel breaks loose, is carried by the bloodstream, and blocks another blood vessel.
Thromboembolism
swelling and shortness of breath,
the heart’s right ventricle is too weak to pump enough blood to the lungs
Right side heart failure
occurs when the heart loses its ability to pump blood. This prevents organs from receiving enough oxygen.
Prevents organs from receiving their oxygen
Left side heart failure
