Cardiovascular System Flashcards
A procedure that usually uses catheterization to treat abnormal heart rhythms by eliminating the tissue that causes the arrhythmias.
Ablation - Ablación
Bulging of a weakened or thinned area in a blood vessel or heart.
Aneurysm - Aneurisma
A noninvasive procedure to treat narrowed arteries by inflating them with a balloon placed inside the vessel.
Angioplasty - Angioplastia
The largest artery in the body, which supplies blood to the organs and tissues from the heart.
Aorta - Aorta
This condition is characterized by an irregular, fast, or slow heart rate.
Arrythmia/Dysrhytmia - Arritmia
Using an injection of contrast dye, this study is done in combination with cardiac catheterization to look at the arterial system near the heart.
Arteriography - Arteriografía
This is commonly referred to as the “hardening of arteries,” which is caused by a buildup of calcium or fatty deposits against the walls of the artery, causing them to become thick and occluded.
Arteriosclerosis/Artherosclerosis - Arteriosclerosis
A vessel that carries oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to the rest of the body.
Artery - Arteria
Plural term is atria, which refers to the two upper chambers of the heart.
Atrium - Aurícula
A long flexible tube with a small balloon at the tip inserted into an artery to expand the vessel.
Ballon catheter - Catéter de globo
A thick gelatinous mass of coagulated blood, which can stop blood flow.
Blood clot - Coágulo de sangre
A surgical procedure that improves blood flow by creating a new route around the diseased or blocked artery.
Bypass - Baipás/Derivación cardíaca
It is a condition characterized by arterial narrowing resulting from plaque buildup and can lead to heart attack due to obstructed blood flow from the heart.
CAD (Coronary Artery Disease) - Enfermedad coronaria arterial
This is the cessation of a heartbeat, generally because of interrupted electrical activity.
Cardiac arrest - Paro cardíaco
A procedure involving insertion of a fine, hollow tube into an artery in order to visualize the heart and other blood vessels to diagnose heart disease.
Cardiac catherization - Caterización cardíaca
A chronic condition in which the heart does not pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs. Also known as congestive heart failure (CHF).
Cardiac failure - Insuficiencia cardíaca
A test that usually involves exercising in a monitored environment in order to measure the heart’s ability to respond to exertion.
Cardiac stress test - Prueba de esfuerzo cardíaco
Disease of the heart muscle that leads to deterioration of heart function and its ability to pump blood.
Cardiomyopathy - Cardiomiopatía
A heart defect present at birth and caused by poor cardiac development in utero.
Congenital heart defect - Defecto cardíaco congénito
It’s an emergency procedure using mouth-to-mouth breathing and chest compressions to circulate the patient’s blood and keep the heart pumping.
CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resucitation) - Reanimación cardiopulmonar
A machine that uses electrical shocks to correct an abnormal or rapid heartbeat and restore regular rate and rhythm.
Defibrillator - Desfibrilador
A thrombus is a
blood clot, and a DVT is a clot located deep in one of the calf veins, obstructing blood flow to and from the heart.
DVT (Deep Vein Trombosis) - Trombosis venosa profunda
Usually called Echo. A diagnostic test that uses ultrasound waves to produce live images of the heart.
Echocardiagram - Ecocardiograma
It is a test to look for problems with electrical activity in the heart by connecting electrodes to the chest wall and tracing the waves of activity onto a paper.
EKC/ECG (Electrocardiogram) - Electrocardiograma
It starts in one vessel but travels to another.
Embolus (Embolism/Blood clot) - Embolia
A bacterial infection affecting the inner lining of the heart muscle.
Endocarditis - Endocardio
The innermost layer of the heart, which is a smooth membrane covering the inside of the organ.
Endocardium - Endocardio
Disorganized and rapid contractions of the heart muscle, which leads to ineffective blood flow from the heart.
Fibrillation - Fibrilación
Ineffective and rapid heart muscle contractions, but more coordinated than fibrillation.
Flutter - Aleteo
This is when the blood pumping from the heart is excessive and beats against the vessel walls. The opposite is hypotension, or low blood pressure.
Hypertensión (High blood pressure) - Hipertensión
They are similar to pacemakers, but they are more effective in patients at high risk for or with history of sudden cardiac arrest.
ICD (Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator) - Desfibrilador cardiovesor implantable
Decreased blood flow to organs due to diseased or obstructed arteries, leading to damage of the tissue or organ.
Ischemia - Isquemia
Abnormal heart sound due to turbulent blood flow, superimposed on normal heart sounds. It is likely caused by damaged heart valves that are not closing, leading to backflow of blood into the heart chamber.
Murmur - Soplo
This is a heart attack, indicating damage or death to the heart muscle, or myocardium. It is usually due to blocked blood flow to the area.
Myocardial infarction - Infarto de miocardio
An electronic device implanted surgically to regulate the heartbeat.
Pacemaker - Marcapasos
A fluttering and uncomfortable feeling in the chest due to irregular heartbeat.
Palpitation - Palpitación
The outer lining, or fibrous sac surrounding the heart.
Pericarditis is inflammation in this area.
Pericardium - Pericardio
One of three types of blood cells that help with blood clotting.
Platelets - Plaquetas
A tiny flexible tube inserted into an artery to help position a catheter.
Sheath - Sonda de colocación
Constriction or narrowing of a vessel or valve opening.
Stenosis - Estenosis
Expandable metal mesh device placed in a narrowed artery to keep it open.
Stent - Estén/Endoprótesis Vascular
Inadequate blood supply to the brain, leading to fainting or loss of consciousness. This is usually caused by arrhythmia.
Syncope - Síncope/Desmayo
Abnormally rapid heart rate.
Tachycardia - Taquicardia
This is a blood clot inside the arteries, vessels, or heart cavity.
Thrombosis - Trombosis
It’s a minor stroke that lasts a short time due to blocked blood flow in the vessels.
TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack) - Accidente isquémico transitorio
These are a type of fat found in the blood, a high concentration may increase the risk of heart disease.
Tryglicerides - Triglicéridos
These are openings between heart chambers allowing for blood flow in and out of the heart.
Valves - Válvulas
Abnormally bulging and twisting of a vein.
Varicose vein - Vena varicosa
The superior and inferior vena cava are the large veins that carry blood into the heart.
Vena cava - Vena cava
The right and left ventricles are the two lower chambers of the heart.
Ventricles - Ventrículos
