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HOSA: Med Term > Cardiovascular > Flashcards

Cardiovascular Flashcards

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define ENDARTERIAL

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pertaining to interior/lining of artery or within artery

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define HEMATOPOIETIC

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pertaining to formation of blood cells

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hematopoietic is also called

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hemopoietic

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pericardium is also called

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pericardial sac

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epicardium is also called what

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visceral pericardium

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define P WAVE

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stimulation/contraction of atria

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define QRS COMPLEX

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stimulation/contraction of ventricles

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define T WAVE

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recovery/relaxation of ventricles

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define SYSTOLIC PRESSURE

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max pressure during ventricular systole

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define DIASTOLIC PRESSURE

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pressure during ventricular diastole

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define PLASMA

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fluid w/nutrients, hormones, waste made 92% H2O & 8% proteins

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define SERUM

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plasma fluid after blood cells & clotting proteins removed

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define FIBRINOGEN & PROTHROMBIN

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clotting proteins in plasma

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describe NEUTROPHILS

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most common WBC; phagocyte

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describe BASOPHILS

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least common WBC; allergens

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describe EOSINOPHILS

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migrating WBC; parasites & allergens

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describe LYMPHOCYTES

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made in red bone marrow, spleen, & lymph nodes; identify foreign substances & germs; make antibodies

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describe MONOCYTES

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made in red bone marrow, spleen, & lymph nodes; phagocytosis (immunity)

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define RH FACTOR

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presence/absence of Rh antigen

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define BLOOD GASSES

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gasses (O2, CO2, & Nitrogen) dissolved in liquid blood

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what does LDL stand for

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low-density lipoprotein cholesterol/bad cholesterol

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what does HDL stand for

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high density lipoprotein cholesterol/good cholesterol

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define HDL

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carries unneeded cholesterol to liver for processing

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define TRIGLYCERIDES

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combo of fatty acids attached to glycerol & blood

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define ATHEROMA

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fatty deposit within wall of artery

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define PALPITATION

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pounding/racing heart

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describe CONGENITAL HEART DEFECTS

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structural abnormalities from failed heart develop.; most common birth defect

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describe CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE

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arteriostenosis –> reduced blood flow & O2 –> angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, death

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coronary artery disease is also called

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coronary heart disease or ischemic heart disease

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30
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angina is also called what

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angina pectoris

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define ANGINA

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severe episodes of chest pain from poor blood flow to myocardium

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define STABLE ANGINA

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during exertion

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define UNSTABLE ANGINA

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happens anytime & precursor to MI

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define MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION

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occlusion of at least 1 coronary artery from plaque

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describe HEART FAILURE

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heart weakened/damaged –> unable to pump –> congestion/fluid build up

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describe CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE

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fluid congestion –> edema & pulmonary edema

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cause: congestive heart failure

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decreased blood flow from heart

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38
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s/s: congestive heart failure

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weakness, breathlessness, abdominal discomfort, edema in lower extremeties

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39
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left-sided heart failure is also called

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systolic/diastolic failure (depends on whether pumping or relaxing is affected)

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define RIGHT-SIDED HEART FAILURE

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generally from left-sided heart failure so unable to pump to body efficiently

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s/s: right-sided heart failure

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edema in feet, legs, liver, GI, & arms

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define CARDIOMEGALY

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enlargement of heart associated w/heart failure to compensate for decreased pumping

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43
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infective endocarditis is also called

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bacterial endocarditis

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44
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define INFECTION ENDOCARDITIS

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inflammation of lining/valves of heart from bacteria in blood

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45
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define MYOCARDITIS

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rare complication of viral infection

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46
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describe PERICARDITIS

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inflammation –> accumulation of fluid in pericardial sac restricts movement & decreases pumping

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47
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define CARDIOMYOPATHY

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all diseases of heart muscle

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define HEART MURMUR

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blowing/clicking/whoosh from heart/ near vessels when valves don’t completely close

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define MITRAL VALVE PROLAPSE

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protrusion of heart valve so valve can’t close completely

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define VALVULAR STENOSIS

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narrowing/stiffening/thickening/blockage of at least 1 valve

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51
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heart valve disease is also known as

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valvular heart disease

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52
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define HEART VALVE DISEASE

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degenerative condition prevent valves from opening & closing properly

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53
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s/s: heart valve disease

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fatigue, shortness of breath, & lightheadedness

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describe AORTIC STENOSIS

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buildup of calcium & fat deposits in aortic valve –> narrowing so can’t open fully

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describe MITRAL VALVE REGURGITATION

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mitral valve doesn’t close tightly –> retrograde flow

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56
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mitral valve regurgitation is also called

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insufficiency/incompetence

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57
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define ARRHYTHMIA

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loss of normal heart rhythm bc of abnormal electrical conduction

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58
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describe ASYSTOLE

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complete lack of electrical activity in heart; 1 condition required for certifying death

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asystole is also called what

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flat line

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60
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define CARDIAC ARREST

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heart stops beating/arrhythmia prevents efficient blood pumping

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define HEART BLOCK

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congenital/acquired arrhythmia

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cause: heart block

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electrical signal thru heart partially/completely blocked from getting to ventricles

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define SUPRAVENTRICULAR TACHYCARDIA

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episodes of very rapid & regular heart beats/from above AV node that begins & ends abruptly

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supraventricular tachycardia is also called

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paroxysma supraventricular tachycardia

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describe VENTRICULAR TACHYCARDIA

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very rapid heart from in ventricles –> can’t pump adequately

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define LONG QT SYNDROME

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inherited/acquired condition of fast, chaotic, potentially dangerous arrhythmias

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define FIBRILLATION

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potentially fatal, fast & irregular heartbeat of rapid & spontaneous contractions of atria/ventricles

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describe ATRIAL FIBRILLATION

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most common type of tachycardia; rapid, uncontrolled, twitching of heart wall –> irregular & quivering atria

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describe VENTRICULAR FIBRILLATION

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rapid, irregular, & useless contractions of ventricles

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define VASCULITIS

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inflammation of blood vessel

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71
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temporal arteritis is also called

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giant cell arteritis

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define TEMPORARL ARTERITIS

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inflammation of temporal arteries

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s/s: temporal arteriits

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headaches, double vision, jaw pain, stroke, unilateral/bilateral blindness

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define HEMANGIOMA

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benign tumor made of new blood vessels

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define HYPOPERFUSION

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deficiency of blood passing thru organ/part

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define ANEURYSM

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localized weak spot/ballooning of artery wall

77
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carotid artery stenosis is also called what

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arteriostenosis

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define CHRONIC VENOUS INSUFFICIENCY

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inadequate venous circulation from partial blockage/leakage of valves generally in feet & ankles leading to discoloration

79
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chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is also called what

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venous insufficiency

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define VARICOSE VEINS

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abnormally swollen veins in superficial veins bc of valve failure

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define THROMBOTIC OCCLUSION

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blocking of artery by thrombus

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define CORONARY THROMBOSIS

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damage to heart from thrombus

83
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define VENOUS THROMBOEMBOLISM (VTE)

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thrombus from vein break & travel

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define DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS (DVT)

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thrombus attach to interior wall of vein

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describe PERIPHERAL VASCULAR DISEASES (PVD)

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blood vessel disorders outside brain & heart; generally the narrowing of vessels to leg/arms/gastric/renal

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describe PERIPHERAL ARTERIAL DISEASE (PAD)

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PVD from arteriostenosis; common & serious w/intermittent calf pain (claudication) w/activity

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peripheral arterial disease is also called

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peripheral arterial occlusive disease

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describe GANGRENE

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tissue death from shortage of blood most common in ppl w/PAD affecting fingers, toes, & limbs; can lead to sepsis

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define RAYNAUD’S DISEASE

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PAD intermittent attacks from cold temps/stress –> constricted circulation

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define BLOOD DYSCARSIA

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any pathological condition of cell elements of blood

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define HEMOCHROMATOSIS

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genetic disorder where too much iron is absorbed & accumulates in organs leading to damage

92
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hemochromatosis is also called

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iron overload disease

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define POLYCYTHEMIA

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cancer w/abnormally high # of RBCs

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define SEPSIS

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organ damage from chemicals from blood trigger inflammatory response

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sepsis is also called

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septicemia

96
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cause: sepsis

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bacteria/infectious organisms in blood

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define THROMBOCYTOSIS

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abnormally high # of platelets

98
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define TRANSFUSION REACTION

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transfusion w/incompatible blood types

99
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define HYPERLIPIDEMA

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high levels of cholesterol & other fatty substances

100
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describe MYELODYSPLASTIC SYNDROME

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cancer w/not enough of at least 1 type of blood cells; patients can later get acute myeloid leukemia

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define LEUKEMIA

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cancer w/progressive increase in abnormal WBC in blood-forming tissues, organs, & blood

102
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define APLASTIC ANEMIA

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no formed elements (leukopenia & thrombocytopenia)

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describe IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA

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most common; not enough iron to make hemoglobin

104
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cause: iron-deficiency anemia

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blood loss, poor iron absorption, inadequate iron intake

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describe MEGALOBLASTIC ANEMIA

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blood disorder w/symptom of anemia; RBCs bigger than normal

106
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cause: megaloblastic anemia

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deficiency of folic acid/vitamin B12

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describe PERNICIOUS ANEMIA

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lack protein intrinsic factor to absorb vitamin B12 –> vitamin B12 deficiency

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define HEMOLYTIC ANEMIA

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inherited/acquired; not enough RBCs bc spleen destroying them too early

109
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describe SICKLE CELL ANEMIA

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inherited & recessive; RBCs malformed after giving up O2 –> lose flexibility & surface area for gas exchange

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describe THALASSEMIA

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inherited & common around Mediterrarian; mild/severe from low hemoglobin & RBCs

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thalassemia is also called

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Cooley’s anemia

112
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define ORTHOSTATIC HYPOTENSION

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hypotension when standing

113
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orthostatic hypotension is also called

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postural hypotension

114
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define FLUTTER/ATRIAL FLUTTER

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atria beats faster than ventricles –> quivering

115
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define PREMATURE VENTRICULAR CONTRACTIONS

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extra, abnormal heartbeats that disrupt regular ventricular rhythm

116
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define CARDIAC TAMPONADE

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excess fluid in pericardium

117
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define EDEMATOUS

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swelling often associated w/insufficient function of LV

118
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s/s: shock

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agitation, anxiety, restlessness, confusion, cool/pale/clammy skin, cyanosis, chest pain, dizziness, lightheadedness

119
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define SHOCK

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peripheral blood flow insufficient to return to heart

120
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define ANGIOGRAPHY

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x-ray of blood vessels w/contrast

121
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describe CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION (card cath/CC)

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diagnostic & treatment; catheter in vein/artery to heart for angiographies, angioplasties, pressure readings, or take samples

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define DUPLEX ULTRASOUND

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capture blood vessels & flow of blood

123
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define VENOGRAPHY

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shows specific veins w/contrast

124
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define ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHY (EKG/ECG)

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records electrical activity of myocardium

125
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define HOLTER MONITOR

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portable ECG on ambulatory patient over 24-48 hr period to diagnose arrhythmia

126
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define STRESS TEST

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see cardiovascular health & function while on treadmill/injected with meds to increase bpm

127
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define THALLIUM STRESS TEST

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how well blood flows thru coronary arteries during exercise

128
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describe DOPPLER SONOGRAPHY/DOPPLER ULTRASOUND

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measure blood flow & BP; sound waves bounce off RBCs

129
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define ECHOCARDIOGRAM

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ultrasound visualize internal structure

130
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echocardiogram is also called

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multigated acquisition (MUGA) scan

131
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define APHERESIS

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separate blood into components to remove toxic substances/autoantibodies or harvest blood cells

132
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define COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT

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determine # of formed elements including hematocrit & WBC differential

133
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define TYPE & CROSSMATCH

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check blood type compatibility

134
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define NUCLEAR VENTRICULOGRAPHY

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tracer injected to make images of LV & RV to measure volume of blood pumped by ventricles

135
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define POSITION EMISSION TOMOGRAPHY SCAN

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tracer look for disease/poor blood flow in heart or brain

136
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what can diagnose heart damage, scar tissue, CVA, Alzheimer’s & epilepsy

137
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define ANTIPHYPERTENSIVE

138
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define ACE INHIBITOR

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blocks action of angiotensin II contracting blood vessel to treat hypertension & heart failure

139
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ACE inhibitor is also known as

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angiotensin-converting enzyme

140
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describe BETA BLOCKER

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decrease workload of heart by slowing bpm; treats hypertension, angina, heart failure, heart rhythm disorders, migraines, panic attacks, & tremors

141
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describe CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKERS

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heart & blood vessels dilate –> increase O2 & blood & lowers calcium movement into cells of heart & vessels making it easier to pump blood; treat hypertension & angina

142
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define DIURETIC

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substance stimulate kidneys to get rid of excess Na & H2O; treat hypertension & heart failure

143
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define ANTIARRHYTHMIC

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medication to control irregular bpm

144
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anticoagulants are also called what

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blood thinners

145
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describe COUMADIN

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brand name for warfarin; treat clotting difficulties, certain pm irregularities, after heart attack/heart valve replacement surgery

146
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define HEPARIN

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faster version of Coumadin given via injection/IV

147
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define ASPIRIN

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reduce heart attack/stroke by thinning blood

148
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define CHOLESTEROL-LOWERING DRUG

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combat hyperlipidemia by lower LDL

149
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describe DIGITALIS

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strengthen heart contraction, slow bpm, help eliminate fluid from tissue; treat & prevent certain arrhythmias & heart conditions; available as digoxin

150
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define THROMBOLYTIC

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dissolves/breaks thrombus

151
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thrombolytic is also called what

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clot busting drug

152
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define TISSUE PLASMINOGEN ACTIVATO (tPA)

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thrombolytic for heart attack/stroke

153
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define VASOCONSTRICTOR

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blood vessels narrow (antihistamines & decongestants)

154
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define NITROGLYCERIN

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vasodilator to prevent/relieve angina pain & dilate vessels to brain

155
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define ANGIOPLASTY

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mechanically widening vessel

156
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define BALLOON ANGIOPLASTY

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balloon on catheter stretching lumen

157
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balloon angioplasty is also called what

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percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA)

158
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describe LASER ANGIOPLASTY

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laser on end of catheter; done before PTCA or separately

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define STENT

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mesh tube after artery opened

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define RESTENOSIS

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artery opened by angioplasty reclosed

161
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define ATHERECTOMY

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surgical removal of plaque

162
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define CAROTID ENDARTERECTOMY

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surgical removal of lining/plaque of clogged carotid artery; reduce stroke risk

163
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describe CORONARY ARTERY BYPASS GRAFT (CABG)

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most common types of open heart surgery; vein from leg/chest replace blocked artery

164
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define SYNCHRONIZED CARDIOVERSION

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similar to defibrillation but lower voltage & non-emergency to relieve arrhythmia

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define IMPLANTABLE CARDIOVERTER-DEFIBRILLATOR (ICD)

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internal double action pacemaker to prevent bradycardia

166
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define PACEMAKER

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treat arrhythmia externally or internally

167
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define CARDIAC ABLATION

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heat/extreme cold scar/destroy heart tissue trigger poor rhythm

168
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cardiac ablation is also called what

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catheter ablation

169
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define VALVULOPLASTY

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surgical repair of heart valve w/narrow opening

170
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valvuloplasty is also called what

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balloon valvuloplasty

171
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define HEART VALVE REPLACEMENT

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replace valve (gen aortic/mitral) w mechanical/animal/human transplant

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describe TRANSCATHETER AORTIC VALVE REPLACMENT (TAVR)

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minimally invasive; catheter deliver good valve within defective valve

173
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define ANEURYSM CLIPPING

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isolate aneurysm w/permanent clip

174
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define PLASMAPHERESIS

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remove all blood & cellular elements to collect plasma

175
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define HEMOSTASIS

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stop/control bleeding

176
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define ENARTERECTOMY

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remove plaque from lining of artery

177
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define PTCA

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opens blocked coronary arteries w/balloon & stent gen done during diagnostic cardiac catheterization

178
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PTCA is also known as

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percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty

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define TELEMETRY NURSE

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specialize in tech to track vitals

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