Cardiovascular- Level 2

Question 1

Aortic Aneurysm

Answer 1

an enlargement or bulging of the aorta, usually due to weakening of the aortic wall. Associated with an increased risk for an aortic dissection.

Question 2

Aortic Dissection

Answer 2

Condition in which the arterial wall of the aorta splits or tears; can lead to death if not treated immediately. Patients usually complain of a tearing sensation/pain in their back.

Question 3

Cardiac Catheterization

Answer 3

Procedure used to diagnose and treat heart conditions such as narrowed or blocked blood vessels.

Question 4

Claudication

Answer 4

Pain caused by too little blood flow, usually occurs during exercise, generally effecting the leg.

Question 5

Cardiomegaly

Answer 5

Enlarged heart

Question 6

Echocardiogram

Answer 6

Ultrasound of the heart, used to examine movement of the heart.

Question 7

Gallop

Answer 7

Presence of an extra third or fourth heart sound resembling the sound of a galloping horse.

Question 8

Myocarditis

Answer 8

Inflammation of the heart muscle

Question 9

NSTEMI

Answer 9

Non ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction, a heart attack not seen on the EKG which is diagnosed by an elevated troponin level in the blood.

Question 10

PAC

Answer 10

Pre-atrial contraction, can be visualized on an EKG