Cardiovascular (CV) Flashcards
Aneurysm
Localized ballooning of a vessel due to a weakened vessel wall
Arrhythmia
Irregular heartbeat
Artery
Blood vessel carrying blood away from heart, muscular, contractile
Bradycardia
Slow heart rate <60
Cardiomegaly
Enlarged heart
Coronary artery
Artery supplying heart with blood
Dorsalis pedis pulse
Pulse that is palpable on the dorsum (top) of the foot
Murmur
Abnormal heart sound rated on 1-6 scale
NSR
Normal sinus rhythm
Rhythm of a healthy heart
Palpitation
To beat rapidly, irregularly, or forcibly (usually relating to the heart)
Pulse exam
Carotid, brachial, radial, femoral, popliteal, dorsalis pedis (DP) or posterior tibia (PT)
RRR
Regular rate and rhythm
Normal heart sounds with a regular rate
60-100bpm
Stenosis
Narrowing of abody opening or passage
Tachycardia
Fast heart rate >100bpm
Thrombus
Blood clot or blockage