Cardiovascular System Flashcards
1
Q
Aneurysm
A
Localized dilation of an artery
2
Q
Arrhythmia
A
Any deviation from the normal pattern of heartbeat
3
Q
Cluadication
A
Weakness of the legs accompanied by calf pain due to poor circulation
4
Q
Embolism
A
Sudden obstruction of an artery by a clot or foreign substance
5
Q
Hyperlipidemia
A
Excess lipids in the plasma
6
Q
Infarction
A
Obstruction of circulation followed by ischemic necrosis
7
Q
Ischemia
A
Deficiency of blood supply to a part
8
Q
Murmur
A
Low pitched blowing or humming sound caused by turbulent blood flow
9
Q
Necrosis
A
Death of area of tissue or bone
10
Q
Thrombophlebitis
A
Inflammation of a vein
11
Q
Varicose
A
Dilated or bulging vein
12
Q
Ventricular fibrillation
A
Disorganized depolarization of the ventricles
13
Q
Arteriosclerosis
A
Hardening of arterial walls
14
Q
Atherosclerosis
A
Cholesterol in arteries
