Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems (Chapter 10)

Question 1

ischemia

Answer 1

inadequate supply of blood to the tissue

Question 2

coarctation of the aorta

Answer 2

narrowing of the aorta causing hypertension, ventricular strain, and ischemia

Question 3

rheumatic heart disease (RHD)

Answer 3

valvular disease resulting from rheumatic fever, a syndrome that occurs after streptococcal bacterial infection

Question 4

coronary artery disease (CAD)

Answer 4

narrowing of coronary arteries causing a decrease of blood flow or ischemia to the myocardium

Question 5

angina pectoris

Answer 5

chest pain or pressure resulting from lack of blood flow to the myocardium

Question 6

intermittent claudiction

Answer 6

cramping of the lower leg muscles, usually caused by lack of blood flow

Question 7

congestive heart failure (CHF)

Answer 7

weakness of the heart causing an inability to circulate blood, leading to edema and fluid buildup in the lungs

Question 8

acute coronary syndrome (ACS)

Answer 8

chest pain and other signs and symptoms associated with cardiac ischemia