Cardiovascular Flashcards
1
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angiogram
A
The imaging of blood vessels using a contrast medium and a CT scan
2
Q
cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
A
Resuscitation consisting of artificial respiration and manual heart compressions
3
Q
cardio-version
A
Administering an electric shock to normalise heart rhythm
4
Q
Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)
A
Surgery performed to bypass a diseased artery.
5
Q
defibrillation
A
Administering an electric to restore heart function
6
Q
Doppler
A
Instrument used to measure ultrasound waves in blood vessels
7
Q
pacemaker
A
A battery operated device that helps control heart rate
8
Q
ECG
A
Electrocardiogram
9
Q
Echocardiogram
A
The use of ultrasound waves to investigate heart function
