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Cardiology and Lymphatics Flashcards

1
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ablation

A

therapeutic destruction of a body part, pathway, or function using surgery, chemicals, electrocautery, or radio frequency

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angioplasty

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endo-vascular procedure that reopens narrowed blood vessels

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apical pulse

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pulse felt or heard over the apex of the heart

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artifact

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signal interference on an ECG caused by patient movement, faulty equipment, or other factors

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blood pressure

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tension exerted by blood against the arterial walls during ventricular contraction and relaxation

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cardiac cycle

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one complete contraction and relaxation cycle of the heart

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cardioversion

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restoration of normal sinus rhythm by chemical or electrical means

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depolarization

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electrical change in cells in which the inside becomes positive in relation to the outside

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diastole

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pariod of cardiac muscle relaxation when blood is filling the chambers of the heart and blood pressure is lowest

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electrocardiogram

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record or tracing of electrical activity of the heart

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electrocardiograph

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instrument used to record an electrocardiogram

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electrocardiography

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process of recording the electrical activity of the heart

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ligation

A

application of a band, thread, or wire to tie a blood vessel or other structure in order to constrict or fasten it

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lumen

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space within a vessel or other tubelike structure

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lymph

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clear, colorless, alkaline fluid found within lymph vessels made up of water, protein, salts, urea, fats, and white blood cells

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palpitation

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sensation of rapid or irregular beating of the heart sometimes described as a thudding or fluttering sensation

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perfusion

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circulation of blood, nutrients, and oxygen through tissues and organs

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phagocytosis

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process in which specialized white blood cells engulf and destroy microorganisms, foreign antigens, and cellular debris

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pressure point

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point at which an artery may be compressed to decrease blood flow in the event of hemorrhage

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systemic circulation

A

circulation throughout the entire body

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systole

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period during contraction of chambers of the heart when blood pressure is the highest

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systolic pressure

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tension exerted against arterial walls during ventricular contraction and represented by the top number in a blood pressure reading

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troponin

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protein that is released into the blood by damaged heart muscle and, therefore, a highly sensitive and specific indicator of recent myocardial infarction

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aden/o

A

gland

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adenoma

A

tumor of a gland

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angi/o

vas/o

A

Vessel

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angioedema

A

swelling of a vessel

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vasorhaphy

A

suture of a vessel

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aort/o

A

aorta

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aortostenosis

A

narrowing or stricture of the aorta

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arteri/o

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artery

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arteriosclerosis

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hardening of the artery

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ather/o

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thick, fatty

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atheroma

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thick, fatty tumor

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atri/o

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atria

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atrioventricular

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pertaining to the atria and ventricles

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cardi/o

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heart

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tachycardia

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condition of a rapid heart

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electr/o

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electric

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electrocardiogram

A

electrical recording of the heart

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hem/o

hemat/o

A

blood

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hemolytic

A

pertaining to destruction of the blood

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hematemesis

A

vomiting of blood

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lymph/o

A

lymph

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lymphoma

A

lymph tumor

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phleb/o

ven/o

A

vein

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phleborrhexis

A

rupture of a vein

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venostasis

A

stopping of a vein (slowed blood flow)

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splen/o

A

spleen

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splenomegaly

A

enlargement of the spleen

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thromb/o

A

thrombus (clot)

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thrombophlebitis

A

inflammation of a vein in the presence of a clot

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ventricul/o

A

ventricle

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ventriculostomy

A

mouthlike opening of the ventricle

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brady-

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slow

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bradycardia

A

condition of a slow heart

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micro-

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small

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microcardia

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condition of a small heart

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supra-

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above

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supraventricular

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pertaining to above the ventricles

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tachy-

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rapid

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tachycardia

A

condition of a rapid heart

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-cyte

A

cell

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thrombocyte

A

clotting cell ( in regards to platelets)

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-centesis

A

surgical puncture

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phlebocentesis

A

surgical puncture of a vein (phlebotomy)

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-edema

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lymphedema

A

swelling caused by lymph fluid

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-emia

A

condition of the blood

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leukemia

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a condition of white blood cells (malignancy of the blood)

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-genesis

A

creating, producing

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hemogenesis

A

creating or producing blood

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-gram

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electrocardiogram

A

record of heart electricity

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-graphy

A

process of recording

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angiography

A

recording of a vessel

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-logist

A

specialist in the study of

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hematologist

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specialist in the study of blood

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-lysis

A

destruction

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hemolysis

A

destruction of blood

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-megaly

A

enlargement

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cardiomegaly

A

enlargement of the heart

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  • ole

- ule

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arteriole

A

small artery

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venule

A

Small vein

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-pathy

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adenopathy

A

diseased gland

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-penia

A

deficiency

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erythrocytopenia

A

deficiency of red blood cells

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-rrhage

A

bursting forth

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hemorrhage

A

bursting forth of blood (severe bleeding)

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-rrhexis

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pleborrhexis

A

rupture of a vein

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-rrhaphy

A

suture, suturing

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vasorrhaphy

A

suturing of a vessel

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-stenosis

A

narrowing, stricture

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aortostenosis

A

narrowing or stricture of the aorta

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anemia

A

reduction in the mass of circulating red blood cells

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aneurysm

A

dilation in the wall of a blood vessel due to weakness or a congenital defect

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angina

A

chest pain or pressure caused by insufficient oxygen supply to the heart muscle

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arrhythmia

A

irregular heart rhythm

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arterial occlusion

A

blockage of blood flow through an artery

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arteriosclerosis

A

thickening and loss of elasticity and contractility in artery walls

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artherosclerosis

A

condition in which fatty plaque deposits accumulate on the inner walls of arteries

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bruit

A

abnormal arterial or venous swishing sound heard on auscultation

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cordiomyopathy

A

any of several diseases that affects the heart muscle

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crackles

A

abnormal lung sound heard on auscultation that is produced by air passing over retained airway secretions or the sudden opening of collapsed alveoli

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deep vein thrombosis

A

blood clot within a vein deep in the legs

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embolus

A

mass of undissolved solid, liquid, or gaseous matter floating in the blood

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endocarditis

A

infection or inflammation of the valves and inner lining of the heart

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heart failure

A

inability of the heart to circulate blood effectively enough to meet the body’s needs

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hypertension

A

condition in which blood pressure is higher than 140/90 on three separate readings that are several weeks apart

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eschemia

A

temporary reduction in blood supply to a localized area of tissue

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leukemia

A

malignancy of the blood in which immature blood cells multiply at the expense of other cells

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murmur

A

blowing or swishing sound in the heart due to turbulent blood flow or back-flow through a leaky valve

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myocardial infarction

A

loss of living heart muscle as a result of coronary artery occlusion; also called a heart attack

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orthopnea

A

labored breathing that occurs when lying flat and is relieved by sitting upright

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paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea

A

episodic dyspnea a night that occurs repeatedly and without warning

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petechiae

A

small, purplish, hemorrhagic spots on the skin that appear in patients with platelet deficiencies and in many febrile illnesses

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postphlebitic syndrome

A

condition sometimes following deep vein thrombosis in which the individual experiences chronic edema and aching

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prehypertension

A

condition in which systolic blood pressure measures between 120 and 140, diastolic blood pressure measures between 80 and 90 or both

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premature atrial contraction

A

heartbeat stimulation by a group of irritable cells in the atria other than the SA node

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premature ventricular contraction

A

heartbeat stimulated by a group of irritable cells in the ventricles

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primary hypertension

A

hypertension that has no identifiable cause; also called essential hypertension

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pulmonary edema

A

accumulation of fluid in the interstitium and alveoli of the lungs

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pulmonary embolism

A

obstruction of a pulmonary artery from an embolus

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rhonchi

A

low-pitched snoring, squeaking, or gurgling sound heard during auscultation of the lungs and caused by partial airway obstruction from mucus

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secondary hypertension

A

hypertension caused by an identifiable factor

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shock

A

syndrome marked by inadequate perfusion and oxygenation of cells, tissues, and organs due to low blood pressure

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venous stasis

A

sluggish blood flow caused by venous congestion

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varicose vein

A

enlarged, dilated vein

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acquired immunedeficiency syndrome

A

late-stage infection with the human immunodeficiency virus

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Hodgkin disease

A

malignant lymphoma characterized by giant Reed-Sternberg cells

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lymphadenopathy

A

enlargement and tenderness of lymph nodes due to local or regional infection or tumor growth

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lymphosarcoma

A

cancer of the lymphatic tissue not related to Hodgkin disease

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mononucleosis

A

acute infection with the Epstein-barr virus, which causes sore throat, fever, fatigue, and enlarged lymph nodes

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non-Hoodgkin lymphoma

A

group of malignant tumors of B or T lymphocytes

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AIDS

A

ACQUIRED IMMUNE DECENCY SYNDROME

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ASHD

A

arteriosclerotic heart disease

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BP

A

blood pressure

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CABG

A

coronary artery bypass graft

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DVT

A

deep vein thrombosis

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HTN

A

hypertension

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INR

A

international normalized ratio

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LA

A

left atrium

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LV

A

left ventricle

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MI

A

myocardial infarction

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PAC

A

premature atrial contraction

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PND

A

paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea

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PTCA

A

percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty

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PT

A

prothrombin time

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PVC

A

premature ventricular contraction

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RBC

A

red blood cell

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PTT

A

partial thromboplastin time

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RA

A

right atrium

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RV

A

right ventricle

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WBC

A

white blood cell

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HIV

A

human immunodeficiency virus

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PCP

A

pneumocystis pneumonia

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